Mortality Pattern in Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre of Latur
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background:Records of vital events like death constitute an important component of the Health Information System. Cause-specific data on mortality form the core of any health planning strategy. [i]Objectives: [/i]The objective of the study was to study the cause specific mortality data of Government Medical College, Latur. Methodology: A retrospective study was done with medical records of patients who died in Government Medical College, Latur. All non medicolegal deaths that occurred during 2007-2011 were considered for analysis. The cause of death was recorded as written on death certificate by certifying doctor. Data was summarized with percentage. [i]Results: [/i]In the 5 years study period total of 2,089 non medicolegal deaths were recorded. Mortality rate per 1000 admissions was 20.54, 24.77, 27.72, 29.23 and 18.65 in 2007 to 2011 yearly. Major proportion of hospital deaths were in patients > 60 years followed by 16-45 years. Male deaths were more than the female deaths. Mortality from people in rural area was >65% per year except for the year 2008. Although the major cause of death was Septicemia, the combined proportion of deaths due to non-communicable diseases was far greater than that. The next leading cause was neonatal deaths. Mean duration of hospital stay per year was 2.9, 3.45, 4.16, 3.12, 3.03 days for the years 2007-2011. Conclusions: Both communicable and non communicable diseases are equally contributing in mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Holambe V. M. , Thakur N. A
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP99707
- DOI -
- Views 120
- Downloads 0
Rat Cerebellar Microanatomy and Neural Oxidative Redox Differentially Affected by Black Mustard Seeds Extract
Background: Structural and functional alterations in cortical anatomy by environmental stressors are associated with several neuropsychiatric disorders. Many of these changes are supposed to fore start disease onset and...
Histopathological Changes on Wistar Rat Wounds after Topical Application of Fig Leaves Extracts
Background: The incision in the oral cavity is also taken for gingivectomy. Fig leaves (Ficus carica Linn) extract contains compounds of flavonoid, terpenoids and tannins and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activit...
Prevalence of Gynaecological Morbidity and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Married Women in Rural Karnataka: A Cross Sectional Survey
Background: Reproductive morbidity is any morbidity or dysfunction of the reproductive tract or any morbidity which is a consequence of reproductive behaviour including pregnancy, abortion, childbirth or sexual behaviour...
Epidemiological, Clinico-Pathological Profile and Management of Colorectal Carcinoma in a Tertiary Referral Center of Eastern India
Background: The colorectal carcinoma is a common cancer in males and in females and second most common cause of death in Europe and third commonest cause in the United States. Recent Indian study shows that there is a si...
Effectiveness of Clinical Practice Guidelines on Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in Selected Hospitals
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) accounts for forty to fifty percentage of hospital acquired infections. Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are the majority of health care associated infections...