“EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF VICTIMS OF TWO-WHEELER ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS”
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RTA, two wheeler, epidemiology, GMC JAMMU
Abstract
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) involving two-wheelers pose a critical public health challenge in India, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. This prospective observational study analysed the epidemiological profile, injury patterns, and outcomes of 400 two-wheeler accident victims admitted to the Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Jammu, over one year. The majority of victims were young males (mean age 24.33 years), with 88% being male and 87% being drivers. Helmet usage was low (24.5%), correlating with a high incidence of head and neck injuries (31.16%) and multiple trauma (74%). Behavioural risk factors included alcohol use (7.25%) and mobile phone use (3%). Most cases were managed conservatively (86.75%), with a mortality rate of 10.25%. The study underscores the urgent need for improved helmet compliance, stricter enforcement of traffic laws, public awareness campaigns, and enhancement of trauma care systems to reduce the burden of two-wheeler-related RTAs.
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Dr Aaqib Pervaiz Butt
Senior Resident department of surgery SKIMS Soura Srinagar
Dr Mubashir Khaliq
Senior Resident Department of surgery SKIMS Soura Srinagar
Dr Basharat Hafiz
Resident Department of Anaesthesiology SKIMS Soura Srinagar
Dr Aaqib Suhail Mir
Resident Department of Anaesthesiology SKIMS Soura Srinagar