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Demographic evaluation and pattern of head injuries among road traffic accident patients- a hospital based study

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1Dr. Narendra Kumar Dadsena, 2Dr. Shrikant Sharma, 3Dr. Shehtaj Khan, 4Dr. Krishnanand

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Introduction: In India, the developing economy and growing population simultaneously made a strong impact on increase in motor vehicle population. In road traffic accidents, the most prominent and vulnerable part of human body is head and head injury is the most important cause of mortality. The aim of this study was to study the demographic details and pattern of head injury in patients of road traffic accident. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted among 61 patients of road traffic accidents. Data of the patients were recorded as per the working proforma to record the detailed description of injury, treatment given and discharge /death was recorded. Statistical tests like t-test and chi square test were used. If p value was less than 0.05, then it was taken as statistically significant.

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