A study of homicidal deaths in medico-legal autopsies at UMMC, Kuala Lumpur

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 an...

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Published inJournal of clinical forensic medicine Vol. 12; no. 5; pp. 254 - 257
Main Authors Kumar, Virendra, Li, Adeline Khaw Mae, Zanial, Ahmad Zaid, Lee, Ding Ai, Salleh, Syahrul Anuar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2005
Subjects
Adult
Age Distribution
Epidemiological aspects
Ethnic Groups - statistics & numerical data
Female
Forensic Medicine
Homicide
Homicide - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Malaysia - epidemiology
Male
Marital Status
Middle Aged
Semiskilled–unskilled group
Sex Distribution
Weapons of homicide
Malaysia
Weapons of homicide
Epidemiological aspects
Semiskilled–unskilled group
Homicide
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:1353-1131
1532-2009
DOI:10.1016/j.jcfm.2005.02.007