Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Retrospective Study of Road Traffic Accident Cases at Harsha Hospital Nelamangala, Bangalore Rural

  • Author:
  • P. Srinivasa Reddy, N. Harish Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 34
  • Page Number: 254 to 287

Associate Professors, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital, Tumkur

*Corresponding author: Srinivasa Reddy P., Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital, Tumkur. Email ID:drreddyfm1976@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 21 February, 2013.

Abstract

Accidents occur not only due to ignorance but also due to carelessness, thoughtlessness and over confidence. Human, vehicular and environmental factors play role before, during and after a Road Traffic Accidents (RTA). Road traffic injuries are partially predictable and hence preventable. A total of 1136 road traffic accident cases reported to emergency department of Harsha Hospital during the study period. All of these cases were included in the study. Majority 740 (65.13%) of the victims were in the age group of 21–30 years followed by 31–40 years. 929 (81.77%) of the victims were males and 207 (18.23%) victims were females. Majority of cases were head injuries 326 (28.69%) followed by abdominal injuries & limb injuries 215 (18.92%) & 190 (16.72%) respectively.

Keywords

Retrospective, Road Traffic Accidents, Head injury, Harsha Hospital