Relation of the Lunar Cycle and Trauma Deaths in Tehran over ۱۰ Years

The aim of the present study is to investigate a possible relation between Moon cycle and Trauma deaths registered in Tehran cemetery organization (Behesht Zahra), for a ۱۰ years period (March ۱۹۹۲ to March ۲۰۰۲). From ۲۸,۲۰۸ traumatic deaths were registered in Tehran cemetery, ۲۲۸۲۸ (۸۰.۹%) meet our conclusion criteria. There were ۱۷,۰۵۶ (۷۴.۷%) males and ۵,۷۷۲ (۲۵.۳%) females. There was not an increase in trauma deaths in the full moon and new moon days. A similar pattern was observed for the sex of death cases and intentional deaths. The mean age of deceased cases showed a significant increase in full moon days. Different factors could affect the frequency of trauma deaths. Hence, if there is any role for Full Moon on the occurrence of trauma and its deaths, it is not so strong that can be identified.Keywords: Trauma, Death, Full Moon, New Moon, Tehran.Level of evidence: VI

کلیدواژه ها:

Trauma ، death ، Full Moon ، New Moon ، Tehran