Table 2 Alleged tool or agent causing trauma
Tool | Cases | (%) | Salient Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
Blunt | 157 | 63.6% | More than 50% by stick (shuma) |
Sharp | 44 | 17.8% | 36% by axe or knife |
Chemical | 9 | 3.6% | Hydrosulphuric acid in one case |
Firearm | 14 | 5.7% | Mostly gunshot |
Blast | 2 | 0.8% | Explosion |
Malpractice | 7 | 2.8% | Medical or pharmaceutical |
Occupational hazard | 9 | 3.6% | Variable |
Total | 247 | Â | Â |