Road Traffic Injury Trends in Lucknow Region: A Retrospective Observational Study

Authors

  • Rajiv Ratan Singh
  • Richa Choudhary
  • Sachin Kumar Tripathi
  • Pradeep kumar Yadav

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19965

Keywords:

Pedestrian, riders, pillion riders, Road traffic accidents, Head injury, Chest injury, Skull fracture, Multiple injuries.

Abstract

Introduction: Over the last few decades, road accidents have become one of the biggest problems worldwide.
Despite improved road infrastructure and potential measures to address the problem, developing countries
are experiencing an alarming increase in morbidity and mortality from accidents for pedestrians, drivers, and
passengers. Most of the cars involved in accidents involved pedestrians and passengers. Pillion riders are the most
common. To find ways to prevent these traffic accidents, this study aims to identify many types and patterns in
pedestrian, driver, and passenger accidents.
Aim: To understand the pattern of Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents and to prevent associated morbidity and
mortality.
Method: 1085 instances in all were utilized for the investigation, and information was gathered from the Dr.
Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences Emergency Department, records, and police records for the six
months from October 2022 to March 2023.
Result: Male Pillion Riders of the group of 15-35 years without wearing Safety precautions and having been drunk
were most common among the affected.
Conclusion: Education, adherence to traffic regulations, road improvement, and instruction on safety precautions
like wearing helmets or seat belts while traveling can minimize the risk associated with RTA.

Author Biographies

  • Rajiv Ratan Singh

    Prof. (Jr), Department of Emergency Medicine Academic block six-floor Emergency Medicine, Dr.Ram
    Manohar Lohia Institute Lucknow

  • Richa Choudhary

    Professor (JR), Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute Lucknow

  • Sachin Kumar Tripathi

    Research Student Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute Lucknow

  • Pradeep kumar Yadav

    Assistant Prof. Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Academic block Fourth-floor Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia Institute Lucknow.

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Published

2023-10-16

How to Cite

Road Traffic Injury Trends in Lucknow Region: A Retrospective Observational Study. (2023). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(4), 134-139. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19965