Retrospective Analysis of Mortality in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India

Authors

  • Gowri Shankar
  • Eshwar B. Kalburgi
  • Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur
  • Vetri Selvan T

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i1.18796

Keywords:

Mortality, Tertiary care hospital, Communicable diseases, Non communicable diseases

Abstract

Introduction: Mortality data reveals much about the health of the population. Traditionally and universally,
most epidemiological studies begin with mortality data. Mortality characteristics and the audit give a myriad of
information. This helps to identify trends of mortality. Mortality audit of mortality data is essential to improve
hospital services and helps in proper allocation of resources. Hence this study was conducted to identify the
mortality characteristics of the patients admitted in the year 2021 in the Tertiary care hospital in South India.
Material and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted after Institutional ethical clearance with mortality
records pertaining to the patients admitted to Hangal Sri Kumareshwar Hospital and Medical Research Center,
Bagalkot, Karnataka during the year 2021. The data retrieved included demographic characteristics like age
and sex, place of residence, ward of admission and causes of death classified according to ICD 10th revision and
analysed using percentages and chi-square test and a p value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant in all
the tests.
Results: Out of 592 deaths in 2021, 64.19% were males and 35.81% were females. Majority of the deaths (34.46%)
occurred between the ages of 41 to 60 years followed by 61 to 80 years (27.20%). Communicable diseases contributed
to 54.56% of the total deaths (p= 0.0022).
Conclusion: Statistical analysis of causes of death from mortality statistics is the backbone of National health
policy and planning of health programs. It monitors the trend in public health issues like infant mortality, maternal
mortality, infectious diseases, accidents and suicides.

Author Biographies

  • Gowri Shankar

    Professor, Department of Community Medicine, S.N. Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka

  • Eshwar B. Kalburgi

    Professor and HOD, Department of Surgery, Hangal Sri. Kumareshwar Hospital and Medical Research Center,Bagalkot, Karnataka

  • Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur

    Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka

  • Vetri Selvan T

    Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Karur Medical College and Hospital, Karur, Tamilnadu.

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Published

2022-12-16

How to Cite

Retrospective Analysis of Mortality in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India. (2022). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(1), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i1.18796