Pattern of Unnatural Death in a City Mortuary: a 10-Year Retrospective Study

This paper investigates the pattern of autopsy findings in the Forensic Medicine Department of Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Findings are presented in the aggregate as well as by gender & the manner of death, which is divided into 4 groups: homicide, suicide, accident, & natural. Suicide accounted for 18% of deaths. Undecided & negative autopsy cases are also discussed. (4 refs)