| Autor: |
Patil, Basavaraj, Raghavendra, K. M., Uzair, Syed, Deepak |
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Jan-Jun2011, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p20-22, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
This study was carried out on 97 railway related deaths in order to determine the specific pattern and distribution of wounds. Of the 97 victims, 90 (92.7%) were males and 07 (7.3%) were females. The majority were in the age group of 21-30 years. Most of the victims died as the result of an accident 67 (69%) and 30 (31%) suicide cases reported. 9 victims (9.2%) showed elevated blood alcohol levels on chemical analysis. In 97 railway deaths, 80 (82.4%) victims were Hindu by religion and 17 (17.5%) Muslims. Out of 97 deaths 79 (81.44%) victims were married and 18 (18.5%) victims unmarried. Decapitation and hemi section of the body at the level of thorax were more common in suicidal deaths. Head injury accounted more in accidental deaths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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