Abstract

Rashmi Choudhary*, Dr. S. R. Inchulkar and Dr. Prafulla

ABSTRACT

Burn injuries constitute a serious medical, psychological and public health problem. Burn injuries occur due to a variety of thermal, electrical, mechanical products. Burning incidents amongst married women are a major concern in India as they have become persistent throughout all social levels and geographical areas. Burn injuries are very high among the most severe types suffered and attributing to high morbidity and mortality. Further, burns are also the important mode of suicide and homicide in the world. Moreover, the circumstances of these injuries are wrapped in obscurity, mystery, lies, and unreliable statements. The medicolegal investigation in deaths due to burns helps in the determination of manner and cause of death, the nature of burn injuries, i.e., antemortem or postmortem, time since death are important.