TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Analysis of accidental deaths in females and its prevention: 2 yr study
JO  - Global journal for research analysis
A1  - Dhoble, Shashikant V.
A1  - Dhoble, Shital S.
A1  - Dhawane, Shailendra G.
SP  - 78
EP  - 80
VL  - 5
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: As a result of urbanization, accidental deaths have been an increasing during the recent past years. Injuries and accidents are one of the most predictable issues that constitute a major social and economical burden amongst communities, particularly in developing countries like India. Accidental death constitutes the most common unnatural deaths in human beings.     Objective: To investigate the socio-demographic profile, causes of accidental death.     Materials and Methods: It was a prospective study conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion, Mumbai during August 2012 to July 2014. A total of 300 cases were examined and recorded.     Results: Most common victims belonged to age group of 21-30 years, Hindu, middle school educated housewives in middle class, from Mumbai region. Most of them were accidental burns.     Conclusion: Most of the Accidental deaths are due to burns injuries.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2277-8160
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -