Review of 89 autopsies of child deaths from violence and neglect in the Suez Canal area, Egypt

El-Elemi, Azza H.; Moustafa, Sahar

doi:10.1016/j.ejfs.2013.07.002

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“…This was in contrast to a study in Egypt in which the highest percentage of perpetrators were unknown (El-Elemia & Moustafa, 2013). However, our results were similar to studies in the United States (Riyadh Region, 2017) , United Arab Emirates (Dajani, 2015) and Europe (Greenberg & Lόpez, 2014).…”

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confidence: 57%

Questionable child deaths in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Study

Alshehri¹,

Ibrahim

Mahdy³

et al. 2018

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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Background: Despite the efforts of the governmental child protection programs, child fatalities due to maltreatment remain a serious problem in Arab countries. Results: This retrospective study identified 87 as a total questionable child death (QCD) cases in Riyadh, the capital of Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. 52 victims (60%) were Saudi children. Nearly one-third (29%) of the cases involved the death of children ages 1-5. 21 QCDs occurred in middle and the eastern regions of the country. QCDs were most commonly reported as accidental (29%), followed by homicidal (25%). A parent was the main assailant in (38%) of the homicidal cases, and the child's relative was reported in (18%). Wounds were detected as the cause of death in 39 cases (45%). Upon examination, child negligence was reported or observed in 5 cases. Conclusion: This study provides appropriate data for planning preventive measures.

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confidence: 57%

Questionable child deaths in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Study

Alshehri¹,

Ibrahim

Mahdy³

et al. 2018

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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“…The infant deaths less than one month were 37 cases. Males were 25 cases which represented 44.7% of total cases and females were 12 cases which represented 36.4% of total cases (El-Elemi and Moustafa, 2013).…”

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confidence: 97%

Medicolegal Evaluation of Infanticide Pattern in Assiut Governorate, Egypt from 2008 to 2013 (a Retrospective Study)

Aal

2014

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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Infanticide is a crime that has been practiced in all societies since the down of humanity. This retrospective study was conducted to assess the magnitude and evaluate the pattern of infanticide in Assiut Governorate from 2008 to 2013 as well as to study the reasons and suggest the solutions for this crime. The pattern was assessed through examination of the medicolegal reports of infanticide cases which referred to the Assiut Medicolegal Department of Ministry of Justice during this period. Infanticide cases were evaluated as regards the number, annual, seasonal and geographical distribution, ways of notification of the crime, places of concealments of the infants, infant's wrapping, recognition of the victims and accused identities, as well as the gender, condition of umbilical cord, stage of maturity, causes and time passed since death. Thirty five new born infants were found. The biggest number of cases was found in the years 2011 (8 cases) and 2012 (8 cases). The highest percentage of cases occurred in winter and summer months which represented 42.85% and 31.43% of total case respectively. The highest percentage of cases was found in Abnoub and El Fateh center then Manfalout center which represented 28.57% and 22.86% of total cases respectively. The common places of concealment of the infants were rubbish heaps (31.43%), canals water (22.86%), around and inside buildings (20%) and upon a bridges (14.29%). Infants with wrappings were found in 54.29% while infants without wrappings were found in 45.71% of total cases. Identity of infants and suspects of the crime was recognized in 8.57% of the total cases. The percentage of females (60%) was more than males (40%). Non medical ligation of the umbilical cord was found in 65.72% of total. Full term mature infants represented 88.57% while preterm infants represented 11.43% of total cases. The commonest causes of death were head injuries (48.57%) followed by omission (of feeding, coverings and umbilical cord ligation) occurred in 28.57% % of total cases while unidentified cause of death represented 23.81% of total cases due to advanced putrefaction. Time passed since death was determined in 65.71% while it was not determined (corpses kept in refrigerators) in 34.29% of total cases. This study suggest to solve this problem to put a specific legislations of infanticide, write a standard medicolegal report about cases, increase public awareness to search and notify about infanticide cases, improve economic and educational states especially of females, active the security and religious roles to prevent illegal sexual relationships, give attention to social care institutions for infants of unknown parentage and treat mothers which have psychiatric disorders.

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“…Abandoned and neglected newborns seems to be the most common cause of death, followed by blunt trauma which is the second common cause of death in cases of child abuse. Rare causes of death are also stabbing, poisoning, hanging, drowning, and throttling or firearm injury [11]. In cases with presented blunt trauma, leading cause of death in most of cases is the severe brain trauma, usually represented by acute subdural hematomas.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In many cases these findings seen on external examination may not be presented. Furthermore, according to blunt force injuries, second leading cause of death is the abdominal trauma [11], presenting with ruptures of spleen, liver or intestines.…”

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Determination of child abuse.

Tsranchev¹,

Timonov²,

Hadzhieva³

et al. 2018

public-health-nutrition

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http://www.alliedacademies.org/public-health-nutrition Short CommunicationChildren can be easy victims of physical and sexual violence because they are extremely vulnerable and incapable of defending themselves. It makes them ideal targets for victimization. The consequences of child abuse and negligence are really serious and they may affect over the victims themselves and the society in which they live. That's why; there is a real need for a successful management based on the prevention of child abuse and the protection of children. Official reports do not capture all cases in which child abuse and neglect is suspected or even is detected and acted upon. A future retrospective research and creating universal guidelines and algorithm for acting in cases of child abuse could help in reducing and preventing the problem with child maltreatment.

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Review of 89 autopsies of child deaths from violence and neglect in the Suez Canal area, Egypt

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

Questionable child deaths in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Study

Questionable child deaths in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Study

Medicolegal Evaluation of Infanticide Pattern in Assiut Governorate, Egypt from 2008 to 2013 (a Retrospective Study)

Determination of child abuse.

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