Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, India.
*Reprint requests: Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, India, E-Mail: vpalimar@yahoo.co.in
The present study is a retrospective research undertaken at the mortuary of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal,India. One hundred and sixty six (166) cases were pediatric fatalities (8.5%) due to trauma. 13-18 years was the commonest age group. Males predominated. Majority of the cases were accidental in nature The event occurred more during the day time . In 34.3% of the cases, the event occurred during summer months. Road traffic accidents predominated. Head was commonly involved and majority of the victims survived for more than a day. It is recommended that the Government set targets and put into place strategies for the reduction of pediatric deaths due to trauma.
Accidental, Fatalities, Pediatric, Trauma
