Analysis of rates of fatal blunt and sharp force trauma in the Russian Federation

Samokhodskaya O.V.; Makarov I.Yu.; Zabrodsky Ya.D.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20216406113

Samokhodskaya O.V.

Russian Center for Forensic Medicine

Makarov I.Yu.

Russian Centre of Forensic Medical Expertise;
Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation

ORCID: 0000-0003-4682-5027

Zabrodsky Ya.D.

Russian Center of Forensic Medical Expertise

ORCID: 0000-0002-5197-1240

Analysis of rates of fatal blunt and sharp force trauma in the Russian Federation

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Samokhodskaya O.V., Makarov I.Yu., Zabrodsky Ya.D.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2021;64(6): 13‑17

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20216406113

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Samokhodskaya OV, Makarov IYu, Zabrodsky YaD. Analysis of rates of fatal blunt and sharp force trauma in the Russian Federation. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2021;64(6):13‑17. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20216406113

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Abstract:

The objective of the work was to study the incidence of fatal blunt and sharp force trauma in the Russian Federation determined during forensic medical examinations (studies) of corpses over the period from 2003 to 2019. Medical statistics methods were used; percentages were calculated and the epidemiology and the trends of relative indicators of fatal trauma were determined. It was shown that in some regions of the Russian Federation, the relative rates of fatal trauma with blunt and sharp objects were significantly higher than the national averages.

Keywords:

forensic examination

forensic examination of a corpse

cause of death

blunt force trauma

sharp force trauma

Authors:

Samokhodskaya O.V.

Russian Center for Forensic Medicine

Makarov I.Yu.

Russian Centre of Forensic Medical Expertise;
Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation

ORCID: 0000-0003-4682-5027

Zabrodsky Ya.D.

Russian Center of Forensic Medical Expertise

ORCID: 0000-0002-5197-1240

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04.03.2021

Accepted:

12.04.2021

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