Epidemiology of autopsy and their manner among reproductive aged females in varanasi area (India)

Introduction: In our presenting study we consider reproductive age of women 15 to 45 year. Prevalence of unnatural death among reproductive aged females significantly affects community. Study data included in our study are not sufficient and like tip of iceberg because only unnatural death and recorded victims are included. Aim of the study: by presenting study to aware about status of prevalence of unnatural death in reproductive aged group of women to upgrade autopsy center, improve education in rural area, health delivery system. Material and Method: The present retrospective study has been conducted for the period of 5 consecutive years i.e. 2009 to 2013 based on autopsy record of the unnatural death cases resulting from electrocution deaths. During study period total no. of unnatural Death cases were 10195 and deaths among reproductive age were 2268.These cases were brought to the Department of Forensic Medicine, IMS, BHU, Varanasi and have been analyzed retrospectively. Result: The year-wise distribution of deaths in women of reproductive age shows an increasing trend from 2009 to 2012 i.e. 19.23%, 21.90%, 23.04%, 24.17% respectively and in 2013 little decreases to22.73%. Most common cause is burn (58 %). Marital statuses show that 79.6% are married, 15.4% are unmarried. Most of the death victims are in 15 to 25 year age group. Predominant method of accidental death were caused by road traffic accident (67%). rural habitat are most common locality 2039 (89%) followed by urban locality 140 (6.2%) and unknown habitat cover 89 (3.9%). Discussion: Death among women of reproductive age has a marked effect on resources and management outcomes in the family and community. An epidemiological assessment of causes of death among women of reproductive age is needed for increased awareness of health problems in this population group, allocating public-health resources and appropriately developing strategies for prevention. Conclusion: Analysis of data for retrospective study suggests that age, sex, habitat, marital status, religion and manner of death significantly affect community.