An autopsy based 03 year retrospective study about demographic profile, pattern of injuries and cause of death in the electrocution cases at central India region

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
A.P. Jain ◽  
P.S. Thakur ◽  
B.K. Singh ◽  
A.K. Vishwakarma ◽  
J.S. Tomar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Central India ◽  
Demographic Profile

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of elderly widows residing in urban field practice area of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5224
Author(s):  
Gowri Shankar ◽  
Jayaraj M. Ramachandra ◽  
Sarojini S. Hunshikatti
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Field Practice

Background: Widows are the most vulnerable segment among the elderly population in India. Elderly widows face several social, economic, emotional and cultural deprivations due to their gender, widowhood and old age. Hence, this study was done with the objective to know the socio demographic profile and morbidity of elderly widows residing in urban field practice area of S.N. Medical College, Bagalkot.Methods: This cross sectional study was done in 8 Anganwadi areas during 2016 by cluster random sampling. All the elderly widows residing in the areas were included after informed consent. Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional review board. Data regarding their socio demographic profile, cause of death of husband, the number of years being a widow, health seeking behavior and their chronic morbidities were noted. Height and weight of each elderly widow was measured and body mass index calculated using the formula weight in kilogram divided by height in meter 2 and classified according to South East Asian category. Blood pressure was recorded three times with the widow in a sitting posture in an interval of 3 minutes and the least value was documented according to JNU classification.Results: Out of 140 elderly widows who were residents of the areas, majority (69.29%) were between 60 to 74 years of age followed by 27.86% between 75 to 89 years of age. It was observed that 75% of them were illiterate. The leading cause of death of husband was coronary heart disease (19.29%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (12.86%) and alcoholic cirrhosis (10.71%). On examination of the non-hypertensive widows, it was observed that 36.06% were in Stage I and 22.68% were in Stage II of hypertension (JNU classification).Conclusions: Elderly widows are a vulnerable segment of the community. Their health care needs are a priority and regular health check-ups are to be planned.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kasus Kematian pada Korban Terpapar Alkohol yang Diautopsi di Bagian Ilmu Kedokteran Forensik dan Medikolegal RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Periode 2014 - 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Angela A. Pangemanan ◽  
James Siwu ◽  
Nola T. S. Mallo
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Addictive Substance ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Death Cases

Abstract: Alcohol is an addictive substance that could cause adverse effects to human body. Moreover, it is also related to a variety of criminal acts. North Celebes is one of the provinces with the highest alcohol consumption in Indonesia. This study was aimed to describe the death cases exposed to alcohol that were autopsied at Prof. Dr. R. D Kandou Hospital Manado during 2014-2017. This was a descriptive retrospective study using data of visum et repertum. The results showed that there were 17 death cases exposed to alcohol. The majority were in 2016 as many as 6 cases (35.3%). The most common age group was 26-35 years as many as 7 cases (41.2%). All cases were males (100%). The most cause of death in these cases were due to violence using sharp objects as many as 15 cases (88.2%). Conclusion: Most death cases exposed to alcohol were males aged 26-35 years, and the cause of death was violence using sharp object.Keywords: alcohol, death casesAbstrak: Alkohol adalah zat adiktif yang dapat berdampak buruk bagi tubuh manusia serta terkait juga dengan berbagai tindakan kriminalitas. Sulawesi Utara merupakan salah satu provinsi dengan konsumen alkohol terbanyak di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kasus kematian pada korban terpapar alkohol yang diautopsi di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D Kandou periode 2014-2017. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif menggunakan data hasil visum et repertum. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 17 kasus kematian korban terpapar alkohol. Kasus terbanyak pada tahun 2016 yaitu 6 kasus (35,3%). Kelompok usia terbanyak 26-35 tahun yaitu 7 kasus (41,2%) dan jenis kelamin laki-laki (100%). Penyebab kematian terpapar alkohol terbanyak karena kekerasan benda tajam yaitu 15 kasus (88,2%). Simpulan: Sebagian besar kasus kematian akibat terpapar alkohol berada dalam kelompok usia 26-35 tahun, semua berjenis kelamin laki-laki, dengan jenis penyebab kematian akibat kekerasan benda tajam.Kata kunci: alkohol, kasus kematian

scholarly journals Mortality in Via Ferrata Emergencies in Austria from 2008 to 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Ströhle ◽  
Matthias Haselbacher ◽  
Christopher Rugg ◽  
Alex Walpoth ◽  
Ricarda Konetschny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
European Alps ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Fatal Accidents ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Actual Incidence

Although the European Alps now have more than 1000 via ferratas, limited data exist on the actual incidence of fatal events in via ferratas and their causes. This retrospective study analysed data from a registry maintained by the Austrian Alpine Safety Board (n = 161,855, per 11 September 2019). Over a 10-year period from 1 November 2008 to 31 October 2018, all persons involved in a via ferrata-related emergency were included (n = 1684), of which 64% were male. Most emergencies were caused by blockage due to exhaustion and/or misjudgement of the climber’s own abilities. Consequently, more than half of all victims were evacuated uninjured. Only 62 (3.7%) via ferrata-related deaths occurred. Falling while climbing unsecured was the most common cause of death, and males had a 2.5-fold higher risk of dying in a via ferrata accident. The mortality rate was highest in technically easy-to-climb sections (Grade A, 13.2%/B, 4.9%), whereas the need to be rescued uninjured was highest in difficult routes (Grade D, 59.9%/E, 62.7%). Although accidents in via ferratas are common and require significant rescue resources, fatal accidents are rare. The correct use of appropriate equipment in technically easy-to-climb routes can prevent the majority of these fatalities.

Socio-demographic Profile of Hanging Cases in Rural region of Maharashtra: An Autopsy based Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-56
Author(s):  
Vishwajeet G Pawar ◽  
◽  
Vitthal S Karad ◽  
Rajesh V Kachare ◽  
Shashank S Waghmare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Rural Region ◽  
Demographic Profile

scholarly journals Small arms, major transgressions: Exploring homicidal deaths by firearms in city of Faisalabad, Pakistan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 2170-2175
Author(s):  
Shirza Nadeem ◽  
Kishwar Naheed ◽  
Rabia Ijaz ◽  
Sundus Ambreen ◽  
Muhammad Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Small Arms ◽  
Multiple Regions ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Crime Scenes

Objectives: To analyze the data regarding prevalence of homicidal deaths due to firearm. Study Design: Descriptive, Observational, Retrospective study. Setting: Postmortem unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Period: From January 1st, 2017 to December 31st, 2017. Material & Methods: After approval, data was obtained from the duplicate copies of autopsy reports kept at the postmortem unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad. The data was then entered on a pre-designed Performa. Results: During the year 2017, 80 cases of firearm were autopsied at the postmortem unit of Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, of which 78 were homicidal. Out of 78 cases autopsied, 67 (85.9%) were males & 11(14.1%) were females. The fatality rate was highest (46.2%) between 21-40 years whereas; the least affected age group was > 60 years (10.3%). Multiple body parts were mostly affected, the percentage being 47.4%. It is worth mentioning that out of 78 cases only one victim was shot by smooth bored weapon (1.3%)  while rest of them were hit by Rifled weaponries (98.7%). Most of the demises occurred at crime scenes which were more common during Morning & Evening between the months of October to March.  There is a significant association between cause of death with region of body affected in our study. Conclusion: Unfortunately, productive age group of our society is more exposed to gunshots with multiple regions enclosing vital organs of body are mostly inflicted.

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