DYNAMIC APPROACH OF THE DEATHS BY TRAUMA IN SIBIU COUNTY
Abstract:
The purpose of the present study is a dynamic approach of the posttraumatic deaths in Sibiu
County, after the exclusion of self inflicted violence. The research was conducted through a retrospective
epidemiological survey between 2006 - 2010. The study material included biographical and medical
data recorded in the Forensic Department of Sibiu County and Sibiu County Clinical Emergency
Hospital. The findings show that, of all autopsies performed during the period under review, one third
(38.22%) are due to trauma. Among these the first places are occupied by traffic accidents (51%), falls
from height and at the same level (36%) and murder (6%). Two thirds of the victims that died from
traumatic mechanisms are men (75.34%). Half of the victims died immediately (54.45%), in other cases
the deaths occurred after medical assistance.
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