Factors Impacting Mortality in the Pre-Hospital Period After Road Traffic Accidents in Urban India.

Background: India currently has the dubious distinction of experiencing the highest number of road traffic accidents in the world.

Objectives: We believe that this study on road traffic accidents may help to identify factors in the pre-hospital setting that may influence mortality rates.

Patients And Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out in a metro area in India over a period of one year.