Title of article
Ethanol Level of Vitreous Fluid in Road Accident fatalities referred to Tehran Legal Medicine Center in 2018
Author/Authors
Najjari, Fars Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Sajjadi, Sara Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Emamhadi, Mohammad Ali Forensic Medicine Specialist - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
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8
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1
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8
Abstract
Background: High risk behaviors such as substance use are among the human factors that can play an important role in fatal road accidents and deaths. Objective: To determine the status of alcohol consumption based on vitreous fluid exam in cadavers sent to Tehran Legal Medicine Organization. Materials and Methods: In this
descriptive analytical cross-sectional study, all fatalities sent to the Tehran Legal Medicine Organization during
2018 were studied. A vitreous sample was used to measure the amount of alcohol. Results: Out of 676 cadavers (85% male; mean age 40.6§6.45), the toxicology results for alcohol was positive in 6.51% (91% male; mean
age 37.10§15.7). There was a significant difference between the two sexes (P < 0.00) and the educational level
(P1< 0.00). Most fatal accidents occurred in positive toxicology cases between 10-12 pm and on Fridays followed
by Thursdays. Conclusion: The policy of non-consumption of alcohol based on Islamic teachings in Iran has played an important role in significantly reducing fatal accidents caused by alcohol.
Keywords
Alcohol , Fatal Accident , Islamic teachings , Legal toxicology , Mortality , Vitreous fluid
Journal title
Men's Health Journal
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2522401
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