Differences in the number of autopsies and causes of death between the months of Ramadan and control months and between two cities, Ankara and Bursa in Turkey.
Med Glas (Zenica)
; 10(2): 354-8, 2013 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-23892858
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To investigate differences in the number of autopsies and causes of deaths affected by spiritual factors and concentration during Ramadan and to compare the results from two cities, Ankara and Bursa.METHODS:
Autopsies performed in morgue departments of the Council of Forensic Medicine, Ministry of Justice, in Ankara and Bursa during Ramadan and non-Ramadan (control) months between 2003 and 2006 were retrospectively investigated for age, sex, cause of death, manner of death and blood toxicological analyses.RESULTS:
The number of autopsies was significantly higher in Ramadan months than in the control months in Bursa, but low and insignificant in Ankara. A significant decline in traumatic deaths was observed during Ramadan (p less than 0.05).CONCLUSION:
During Ramadan, while rates of homicidal deaths displayed a relatively steep decline in females, the rates of homicide were increased in males. This might be due to a decrease in natural deaths and accidents. To make further comments, conducting studies evaluating detailed socio-demographic features and assessing relevant psychological states of the victims can be beneficial.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Autopsia
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Causas de Morte
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article