SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH SYNDROME AMONG MIGRANT LABOURERS IN NORTH KERALA- AN AUTOPSY-BASED STUDY

Abstract

Prajith Thekke Madathil

Death among migrant labourers without a definite diagnosis even after autopsy and ancillary investigations is a real challenge for health system in Kerala. Most of the deaths were during night, having similar history and autopsy findings. We wanted to assess sudden and unexpected death among the migrant labourers to identify the common findings and risk factors if any.

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