Unnatural Deathunder Age 19 Years
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract:A two-year retrospective study was carried out on the cases of unnatural deaths with age under 19 years old subjected to medicolegal autopsies from 2014 – 2015.The main objectives of the study were:a) To ascertain the various aspects of unnatural deaths. b) To analyze the probable reasons for the same. c) To find remedial measures to bring down the incidence. The incidence of unnatural deaths was found to be persistently increasing. Maximum number of such deaths 283 (72%) belonged to the age group of 13 - 19 years. Rural population was more prone to poisoning whereas the urban became victim of road-traffic accidents. Males preferred drowning whereas females preferred self-immolation (burns) and poisons to end their own lives. Keywords:Unnatural Deaths, Dowry Deaths, Road Side accidents.
Authors and Affiliations
G. Panneer Selvam, R. Sangeetha
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