A study on Postmortem cases of natural and unnatural death at NSCGMC Khandwa M.P.

Abstract

This study investigates patterns observed in the postmortem examinations of both natural and unnatural deaths at NSC GMC Khandwa. The analysis includes an examination of age groups, the female-to-male ratio, causes of death, and their respective percentages concerning natural and unnatural deaths. Conducted as a retrospective study, this research is based on records of medico-legal autopsies performed in the mortuary at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical College and Hospital, Khandwa. The study covers a three-year period from April 1st, 2020, to March 31st, 2023.Out of the total deaths, 93% were classified as unnatural deaths, while 7% were attributed to natural causes. The male-to-female ratio was found to be 4.31:1. Poisoning emerged as the leading cause of unnatural deaths, followed by road traffic accidents. In the case of natural deaths, heart disease was identified as the most common cause.