1Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Ananta institute of Medical science & Research centre, Kaliwas (Rajasthan)
2Professor & Head, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Govt. Medical College, Bhavnagar
3Associate Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Govt. Medical College, Bhavnagar
4Tutor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, GMERS Medical College, Patan
*Corresponding Author: Email: lovebhagora2000@yahoo.com
Online published on 9 March, 2017.
Sudden death, especially when it occurs in an apparently healthy person, can have a great impact on society. Sudden deaths undoubtedly constitute a significant portion of deaths which undergo autopsy for investigation of death.
The present prospective study was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar, during the period from 1st May 2014 to 30th April 2015..
The aim of the study was to include the scenario of sudden death cases with respect to socio economic class, activity of deceased at the time of onset of symptoms, past and personal history like food habit and any bad habit, time of onset of symptoms, period of survival etc.
More than half numbers of cases [139 (52.1%)] belonged to middle class. In majority of cases, [136 (50.9%)], the symptoms started, when person was engaged in routine day to day activity. In majority of sudden death cases [86 (32.2%)], time of onset of symptoms was seen during 06: 01 a.m. to 12: 00 p.m. In our study, majority of sudden death victims were of mixed diet (48.3%), while 44.2% victims were pure vegetarians.
Health policy research must be strengthened. Health education of public and patients is a priority. Although strategies for behaviour modification in relation to specific dietary practices may require further research within each population.
Sudden Death, Coronary Artery Disease, Autopsy
