A Study of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) Trends on Tirupati Region Rao S. Venkateswara1, Kilaribhaskar2,* 1Associate Professor, Dept. Forensic Medicine, S.V. Medical College, Tirupati 2Associate Professor, Dept. Forensic Medicine, RIMS, Ongole *Corresponding Auther: Dr. Kilaribhaskar Md,. Dept. Forensic Medicine, RIMS, Ongole, E-Mail: doctor.kilari@gmail.com, Mobile no: 9989459042
Online published on 27 November, 2019. Abstract Background Death due to Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are increasing at an alarming rate world wide. The study of RTAs in Tirupati region associated with fatal outcome helps in the implementation of measures to prevent the fatalities due to RTAs. Hence the present study is conducted to know the pattern of accident by month, week, time, diurnal and seasonal variations. Method This is Retrospective study was carried out of the victims on fatal RTAs, who died on the spot, during transition to the hospital and subsequently autopsied during the period from 2007–2009 in Tirupati region. Results RTA related deaths accounted for 56.81% of total medico legal autopsies conducted during the study period. Maximum number of RTAs were recorded in the afternoon hours (27%) and in the summer season (39%). Maximum number of individuals have died instantaneously or within the time of 6 hours from the time of occurrence. Conclusion RTAs are on the risk and have become a major public health problem. RTA cost a lost not only to the individuals affected and their families but also to the nation. The injuries, disabilities and fatality resulting from injuries due to RTAs put a significant drain on the economy of the nation. Top Keywords Road traffic accident, Diurnalvariation, Victium. Top |