Observational study of sociodemographic profile on female autopsy cases of J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer

Abstract

Introduction:-Unnatural deaths of females in a particular geographic area is the reflection of its law and order situation. Lower incidences indicate presence of peace, harmony and security in the society. Present study is designed to determined unnatural deaths of females in Ajmer city. This study includes the various socio-etiological aspects of un-natural female death. The findings of our study is useful in planning of prevention polices. Aims & objectives:--To collect the statistical data of Autopsy cases of unnatural female death cases brought to J.L.N. Hospital, Ajmer mortuary Objectives:-To study the various socio demographic data of autopsy cases of un-natural deaths of females. Material and Method:-Population Universe: All Medico-legal Autopsies conducted in Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at J.L.N. Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer. These were total 953 medico-legal autopsies in number Case Study:-As present study comprised 170 autopsy cases of unnatural female deaths Study period:-1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020 Method:-Performa for study was prepared on the basis of information obtained from Autopsy, Panchnama, questionnaire of relatives and all collected data were put into the master-chart, which was prepared and then feed into the computer in Excel worksheet and then analyzed. Observation & Results:-More than half of victims were married (69.41%) Among the married women, maximum cases (61.86%) were of more than 7 years of marriage life. Highest number of cases (40%) was seen in Summer. Literate women comprise of about 66.47% of total cases. Highest number of cases (50.58%) was of accidental in nature. Suicidal deaths constituted more than half of deaths which occurred within in seven year of married life. Burns (30.58%) was most common cause of death. It was also same in road traffic accidental deaths (30.58%). Most common poison which causes 66.66% deaths is OPC while Second most common was ALP (13.88%). Recommendations:-our target group for prevention of unnatural deaths should be married woman of first two year of married life of age segment of middle economic literate Hindu group.