Riaz Qadeer, Rubina Salma Yasmin, Rizwan-ul Haq, Anwar-ul Haq.
Incidence of Firearm Injuries & Mortality in Peshawar (KPK).
Ophthalmol Update Jan ;13(3):231-3.

Background: Medico-legal autopsy is a valuable source of information to know whether death is natural or unnatural. Study Design: This descriptive study is based on autopsy record which provides information regarding deaths occurring due to firearm injuries. Duration of study: From 1st January 2013 to 23rd May 2013. Methodology: This study was conducted in the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Khyber Medical College, Peshawar. Data was collected from the record of autopsies performed from January 2013 to May 2013 and included all deaths due to firearm injuries from urban and rural areas of Peshawar. Results: Out of total 400 autopsies 285 deaths were due to firearm injuries (71% of autopsies).More in males (262) than in females (23) and more in rural areas (207) than in urban areas (78). Conclusion: Deaths due to firearm injuries in Peshawar are alarming and should be seriously looked at by the policy makers. By limiting firearm possession can save so many precious lives.

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