Study of Sudden Natural Death: An Autopsy Based Cross Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Medical College and Hospital of Assam

Abstract

Sudden natural death accounts for significant portion of mortality. Autopsy is the only solution for finding the definite cause of sudden deaths. The aim of this study is to find out the causes of sudden natural death and to evaluate associated factors. Study comprise 64 cases of Sudden Death autopsies performed in Silchar Medical College during the period 1st May 2022 to 30th November 2022. The organs were retained for histopathological examination. Information gathered from available documents in departmental records. Inferences made after analyzing data. Out of 514 autopsies during the study period, 64 cases were sudden natural death. Male dominated over female victims. The maximum death occurred in the age group 40-50 years followed by 30-40 years. The cause of deaths in 39% were attributed to cardiac causes and the remaining were due to non-cardiac causes. Sudden unexpected death requires significant health concern as most death occurs in the age ranging from 30 to 50 years. Cardiac causes contribute the maximum and male population are mostly affected. This kind of death of adulthood affects the financial stability of whole family as well as the Society.