Forensic toxicological characteristics of modern occupational injuries

Chizhikova I.O.; Shigeev S.V.; Zolotenkova G.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20246704158

Chizhikova I.O.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise of Moscow Healthcare Department

ORCID: 0000-0001-6520-9540

Shigeev S.V.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise

ORCID: 0000-0003-2219-5315

Zolotenkova G.V.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise of Moscow Healthcare Department;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0003-1764-2213

Forensic toxicological characteristics of modern occupational injuries

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Chizhikova I.O., Shigeev S.V., Zolotenkova G.V.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2024;67(4): 58‑64

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20246704158

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Chizhikova IO, Shigeev SV, Zolotenkova GV. Forensic toxicological characteristics of modern occupational injuries. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2024;67(4):58‑64. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20246704158

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OBJECTIVE

To analyze the contribution of alcohol and drug intoxication to fatal occupational injuries and sudden death at the workplace in Moscow.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A number of death cases of various organizations’ employees equal 357 in Moscow in 2023 were investigated. The mean age of the deceased was 48.29±13.9 years, 92.4% of them were men.

RESULTS

Ethanol in blood has been determined in 15% of the deceased. Narcotic drugs and psychotropic medications have been found in 6.7% of cases. Signs of chronic intoxication have been established in 16.5% of the deceased. Chronic intoxication accompanied or aggravated the course of 70% of cardiomyopathies. The proportion of deceased in an accident at an industry or construction site equal 23.9%, as well as ¹/₂ of the deceased in an accident on the street and in a residential building were impaired by alcohol.

CONCLUSION

The study of the contribution of alcohol and drug consumption to occupational mortality will allow to plan measures for reducing the mortality of working-age population.

Keywords:

alcohol

blood alcohol concentration

drugs

injuries

sudden death

Authors:

Chizhikova I.O.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise of Moscow Healthcare Department

ORCID: 0000-0001-6520-9540

Shigeev S.V.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise

ORCID: 0000-0003-2219-5315

Zolotenkova G.V.

Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise of Moscow Healthcare Department;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0003-1764-2213

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26.06.2024

Accepted:

30.06.2024

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