Open AccessPrevalence and pattern of adult maxillofacial injuries: An institution-based retrospective study
Author(s) -
Thanvir Mohamed Niazi,
Asok Kumar Ramasamy Subramanian,
Cathrine Diana,
Natesh Pughalaendhi,
G Ulaganathan,
Nithya Ganesh Sappaniapillai Kathiresan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_142_20
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , incidence (geometry) , socioeconomic status , tamil , demography , environmental health , dentistry , population , psychiatry , physics , sociology , optics , linguistics , philosophy
Maxillofacial injuries are more prevalent in road traffic accidents (RTAs). The incidence of RTAs tends to vary with geographical location, socioeconomic status, religion etc.