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A burn is an injury which is caused by application of heat or chemical substances to the external or internal surfaces of the body, which causes destruction of tissues. Thermal deaths are those which result from the effects of systemic and/ or localized exposure to excessive heat and cold The present study has been carried out on 150(39 males and 111 females) cases of death due to burn, brought to the mortuary of Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj for medico legal autopsy during the study period of one year extending from 01 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Female outnumbered males i.e. 111(74.00%) females and 39(26.00%) males. Maximum number of burn deaths i.e., 56(37.33%) cases occurred in the young age group 21–30. Accidental burn injuries can be reduced by bringing about regulations to develop safer cooking appliances, promoting less inflammable fabrics to be worn at home and educating the community especially women.

Background: Hanging is caused by suspension of the body by a ligature encircling the neck. The person may use any article readily available for this purpose, like a rope, saree, belt, bed sheet etc. Most times, Ligature mark and material may be the only evidence available in deaths due to either hanging or strangulation. Their thorough examination and analysis is extremely helpful in differentiation and provide vital medicolegal information. Material and Method: Present study was conducted among the dead bodies brought to the mortuary of Swaroop Rani Nehru hospital MLN Medical College Allahabad. Out of 2654 cases autopsied during the study period from 01/05/2016 to 30/4/2017; 184 cases (6.93%) were caused by violent asphyxial death. Out of that 120 (65.2%) cases including hanging (94) and strangulation (26) were taken for study. Results and Conclusion: The young adults of the age group of 21-40 years contributed for majority of cases with 66(55%) of cases of hanging and 16(13.3%) of cases of strangulation. The position of knot was seen on the right side in 42(35%) cases. Duppatta was most commonly used ligature material 41(34.16%). The most common external finding was cyanosis seen in 84 (70%) and 26 (21.66%) cases of hanging and strangulation, respectively. Present study provides vital information for the Doctors, Police and concerned authorities in investigating cases of Hanging and strangulation.

Pattern of unnatural deaths is a reflection of the prevailing social set up and mental health status of the population. Periodic evaluation of trends of unnatural deaths may provide valuable data to adopt effective preventive measures in this respect. The aim of this study is to find out prevalent pattern of unnatural deaths in the local society throughout the year and how it is affected by age, sex, habitat, marital status and season. This study was conducted during March 2014 to March 2015 in Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad. Out of 2958 post-mortem cases, 2690 (90.94%) were unnatural deaths. 1748 (64.98%) victims were male and remaining 942 (35.02%) were female. Married 2372 (88.18%) cases outnumber unmarried 318 (11.82%). Accidental deaths accounted for 1648 (61.26%) cases, suicidal deaths for 457 (16.98%) and alleged homicidal deaths for 275 (10.22%) cases. Maximum deaths 641(23.83%) were observed in age group 25–35 years in both sexes. Highest incidence was observed in rainy season and least (603) in autumn.

The age of menarche at which first menstrual bleeding occurs in female is considered as an important indicator of women health and social wellness. The aim of this study was to find out the mean age at menarche among girls and its association with residential and socio-economic status, and dietary habits. This study was conducted on 265 medical and paramedical students at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh between October and December 2014. The study was retrospectively conducted with the help of structured questionnaires. Data were analysed for association-of-age of menarche with residential and socio-economic status and dietary habits of girls. Mean and standard deviations (S.D.) were determined for each class observation. Z score was used to test for significance. The mean age at menarche was found to be 11.82 ± 1.42 years. Maximum girls (n = 79, 29.81%) achieved their menarche during 12–13 years of age and the least in age group 15–16 years (n = 5, 1.88%). Study revealed decreasing age at menarche as we moved from lower to higher socioeconomic groups. Vegetarians attained age of menarche later than the non-vegetarian girls.