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Abstract: Brought-in-dead (BID) cases are a significant challenge in emergency medical services, reflecting broader socio-economic and public health issues. This study analyses BID cases at the Accident and Emergency Department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in Rivers State, Nigeria, aiming to identify patterns and potential intervention areas. A review of medical records was undertaken for all cases reported as Brought in dead at the UPTH Accident and Emergency Department from January 2022 to December 2023. Data included demographic details (age, gender, marital status), source of admission, residence, occupation, and cause of death. Statistical analysis identified trends and correlations. In a review of 54 BID cases, males accounted for 61.1% and females 38.9%. The age distribution showed a majority (48.15%) between 18-39 years, followed by those over 60 (29.63%) and 40-59 (22.22%). Most cases were reported by relatives (48%) and police (35%). Urban areas accounted for 43% of cases, with unknown occupations (40.74%) being the largest group. Extrajudicial killings (20.37%) and hypertension (7.41%) were leading causes of death, with males more likely to be victims of extrajudicial killings and females more likely to die from hypertension. The prevalence among males and young adults, coupled with the notable impact of extrajudicial killings and hypertension, underscores the urgency for targeted public health measures and enhanced law enforcement practices. Addressing urban and semi-urban healthcare access, community awareness, and underlying causes is crucial to mitigating these incidents, warranting further exploration into socio-economic influences and healthcare policy implications. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2025.9408 |
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