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- Title
Epidemiological study of non fatal road traffic accidents in Rohilkhand Region.
- Authors
Singh, Ajit Singh; Goel, Anchit Goel; Shekhar, Shekhar
- Abstract
The present cross-sectional study evaluates the prevalence and associated epidemiological factors in non fatal Road Traffic Accident (RTA) cases in Rohilkhand region of India. A total of 195 non-fatal RTA cases reporting to orthopedic, surgery or casualty departments of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital during 1st March, 2010 to 1stJune, 2010 were included for the purpose of present study. All victims were thoroughly interviewed and followed up-to 30 days where necessary. In non-fatal RTAs', there were a total of 205 cases of non-fatal road accident victims out of which 195 cases agreed to participate in this study, thus giving a response rate of 95%. Male outnumbered females and male / female ratio was approximately 2.5:1. The maximum number of RTA were recorded in the age group of 25-45 years accounting for maximum 76(38.97%) of total RTA. Majority of victims were motorcyclist 66 (33.84%). A maximum number of cases were reported on ordinary roads 115 cases (58.97%). There were maximum cases reported of lower extremities injuries 89(45.64%) with fractures of long bones the commonest type of injury. Majority of RTA occurred during daytime. Regarding mode of accident, the sideways accidents were found to be the commonest. Majority of victims showed low level of education, 71% victims were educated up-to 10th standard with 28% being illiterate. More accidents were seen among middle and low socio-economic group of people. 31.67% drivers had no valid license and all of them were two-wheeler motorcycle drivers. None of the drivers or occupants of any motorized two wheeler vehicle was using helmet at the time of the accident. Non-fatal RTAs' are associated with multiple preventable risk factors. Road traffic injuries affect mainly young males in active and productive period of life causing enormous loss to nation.
- Subjects
ROHILKHAND (India); INDIA; TRAFFIC accidents; TRAFFIC accident victims; MOTORCYCLING accidents; TRAFFIC conflicts
- Publication
Medico-Legal Update, 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1, p4
- ISSN
0971-720X
- Publication type
Article