title: Forensic analysis of homicides on the basis of cases examined in the Forensic Medicine Department, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, in the years 1991-2002.
abstract: The authors have reviewed medico-legal opinions relating to 3690 autopsy cases of homicides. Forensic analysis of all these cases showed a gradual increase in the number of homicides, especially those resulting from beating or using fire-arms. A great number of homicides with incised or stab wounds was also observed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rygol
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chowaniec
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kobek
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chowaniec
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006708:Homicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000453:epidemiology; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000453:epidemiology