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Citation |
Kumar V, Li AK, Zanial AZ, Lee DA, Salleh SA. J. Clin. Forensic Med. 2005; 12(5): 254-257. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Pathology (Forensic Unit), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing) |
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16198967 |
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Abstract |
The main aim of this study was to determine the causes and epidemiological aspects of homicidal deaths. Data were collected on 217 homicidal victims from the total number of 2762 autopsies performed in UMMC, Kuala Lumpur over a five-year period, from year 1999 to 2003. There were 194 male victims and 23 female victims. The largest number of victims (63.6%) were in the age group of 20-39 years. Indians comprised the maximum proportion of victims (28.1%). Approximately 71.9% of victims came from the semiskilled and unskilled group. A majority of victims were married (47%). Injuries caused by sharp weapons (41%) were the most common cause of death, followed by blunt trauma and firearm injuries. |