Irum Sohail, Mohammad Arshad, Maria Habib.
Autopsy Findings In Cases Of Femicide.
J Postgrad Med Inst Jan ;31(4):383-6.

Objective: To see the autopsy findings amongst female victims so as to compare in literature if there was difference from male victims of homicide. Methodology: This retrospective study was carried out in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad during January 2013 to December 2014. A complete autopsy data of female victims were collected during the study period from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad from the chief casualty medical 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 female was 3.6:1 during both years. Cause of death could be identified in 80% of the cases only. Asphyxial deaths were the most common reasons amongst females (45%) followed by firearms (35%), sharp weapon injuries (3%), blunt weapon injuries (3%) and burns (2%). No cases of drowning or accidental deaths or pregnancy related deaths were found. Conclusion: In cases of femicide, asphyxial deaths were the most common reasons followed by firearms, sharp or blunt weapon injuries and burns.

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