Pattern of Unnatural Deaths in Jammu Province UT of J&K- A Ten Year Autopsy Based Retrospective Study

Abstract

Unnatural deaths refers to premature deaths intentional or unintentional due to external causes which can be violent, mutilating or destructive. The present study was conducted in the Deptt. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Govt. Medical College, Jammu in an attempt to explore pattern of unnatural deaths in Jammu Province. The main aim of this study was to analyze different causes of unnatural deaths and its epidemiological aspects which will help us in identifying the risks of unnatural deaths to improve overall planning and enable to prevent avoidable deaths.