TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Study of road traffic accidents with special reference to the accident victims admitted in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Assam
JO  - Journal of evidence based medicine and healthcare
A1  - Brahma, Rocket Chandra
SP  - 1972
EP  - 1975
VL  - 3
IS  - 40
N2  - BACKGROUND  In the present scenario, road traffic accidents have become a major cause of human mortality and morbidity. Accidents are increasing at alarming rates in India. The objective of our study was to assess the socio-demographic profile of road traffic accident victims admitted in a tertiary care setting, and to assess the pattern of injuries.     METHODOLOGY  The present study is prospective and analytical hospital based study.     RESULTS  The present studies show that more than 70% of the victims are in the age group of below 45 years (n=3196) and with male preponderance. Out of 14364 accident patients visiting the emergency department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, 4953 patients were admitted. The majorities of the patients (n=2995) were admitted in surgery department and 1586 in orthopaedic department.     CONCLUSIONS  Several factors are responsible for causing road accidents such as drunk driving, lack of awareness of traffic rules, non-adherence to safety measures. To reduce morbidity and mortality following road accidents, comprehensive policy has to be adopted by the government.     KEYWORDS       Road Traffic Accidents, Head Injuries, Healthcare Setting.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2349-2562
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.18410/jebmh/2016/439
ID  - ref1
ER  -