Mortality due to snakebite and other venomous animals in the Indian state of Bihar: Findings from a representative mortality study

摘要

BackgroundAnimal bites and stings contribute significantly to mortality in certain parts of the world. India accounts for the highest number of snakebites and related mortality globally. We report on mortality due to bite or sting of a venomous animal from a population-based study in the Indian state of Bihar which estimated the causes of death using verbal autopsy.