Epidemiology of Snake Bite in A Medical College in Karnataka
Chandrashekhar B. Bhuyyar, Tyagaraju M.R, Dayanand Gannur, Uday Kumar, Shrikant. B., V. M Allagi
Associate Professor, Professor and HOD,Professor, Tutor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Karnataka 586103, India, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad 501102, Telangana, India.
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Snake bites are a cause of considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. Out of 68 cases, the maximum was between the age group of 20 - 30 years (26%). 47 of 68 (69%) victims were male, and 31% of victims were female. More than half of the victims are farmers. 39 of 68 (>57%) victims belonged to a lower class of socioeconomic status. 24% were illiterates, and 76% were literates. Maximum victims, 91%, were from a rural region. A maximum number of victims, 68% had snake bites in the fields, followed by 19% snake bites at home. 56% of snake bites occurred in the rainy season and 26% in the winter season.
Keywords : Snakebite, Victims, Farmers.
Corresponding Author : Tyagaraju M.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad 501102, Telangana, India