Citation

Sohail I, Arshad M, Habib M. J. Postgrad. Med. Inst. (Peshawar) 2017; 31(4): 383-386.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Peshawar, Pakistan)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To see the autopsy findings amongst female victims so as to comparein literature if there was difference from male victims of homicide.

METHODology: This retrospective study was carried out in Pakistan Institute ofMedical Sciences, Islamabad during January 2013 to December 2014. A completeautopsy data of female victims were collected during the study periodfrom Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad from the chief casualtymedical officer record office. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 19.

RESULTS: Out of a total of 241 autopsies being performed in the study period,52 cases of female autopsies were identified. Overall the ratio of male to femalewas 3.6:1 during both years. Cause of death could be identified in 80% of thecases only. Asphyxial deaths were the most common reasons amongst females(45%) followed by firearms (35%), sharp weapon injuries (3%), blunt weaponinjuries (3%) and burns (2%). No cases of drowning or accidental deaths orpregnancy related deaths were found.

CONCLUSION: In cases of femicide, asphyxial deaths were the most common reasonsfollowed by firearms, sharp or blunt weapon injuries and burns.

Language: en

Keywords

Autopsy; Femicide; Cause of death; Victims