2020
DOI: 10.4038/sljfmsl.v11i1.7837
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Medico-legal interpretation of casualties presenting with trauma to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Abstract: Background Even though traumatic injuries are the leading cause of hospitalization in Sri Lanka, demographic profile, causes, and severity of injuries sustained have not been reported. This data will be of assistance to policy makers in the effective prevention of violence and health care costs Results Of the 626 casualties, 535 (85.5 %) were due to assault, and 72 % of them were assaulted with a blunt weapon. Of the assaults, 75 % were in the 20-49year age group and 53.5 % occurred between 4 pm and 10 pm. Of … Show more

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