2020
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-10012-z
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Sudden death in the young adult: a Tunisian autopsy-based series

Abstract: Background We aim to study the profile, and pathological characteristics of sudden death in young in purpose of recommendations for prevention. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study using autopsy data from the Department of Forensic Medicine of Monastir (Tunisia). A review of all autopsies performed for 28 years was done (August 1990 to December 2018). In each case, clinical information, and circumstances of death were obtained. A compl… Show more

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“…La muerte súbita se atribuyó a una causa pleuropulmonar en el 7,4 %, una causa abdominal en el 6 %, y de origen neurológico en el 4,5 %. Los autores llegaron a la conclusión que la MSC es con mayor frecuencia o teniendo mayor riesgo a padecerla en personas con enfermedades cardiacas insospechadas (10).…”
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“…La muerte súbita se atribuyó a una causa pleuropulmonar en el 7,4 %, una causa abdominal en el 6 %, y de origen neurológico en el 4,5 %. Los autores llegaron a la conclusión que la MSC es con mayor frecuencia o teniendo mayor riesgo a padecerla en personas con enfermedades cardiacas insospechadas (10).…”
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“…It is important to note that the causes of death can be influenced by genetic characteristics, lifestyle choices, living environment, and demographic factors. Furthermore, these causes can vary significantly across cities and countries [ 7 ].…”
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“…Globally, the incidence of sudden death among young adults had been estimated to be about 0.8-6.2 per 100,000/year 1 . Cardiovascular causes, including arrhythmia, myocardial ischaemia, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, aortic aneurysm and valvular diseases, are the most commonly reported causes of such deaths 2 , 3 . The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in excess mortality and studies have documented the same in certain age groups 4 - 6 .…”
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