Citation

Bejarano Orozco J, Saenz Rojas MA. Adicciones 2000; 12(3): 435-441.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Socidrogalcohol)

DOI

10.20882/adicciones.654

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper analizes the main findings on 171 subjects who had violent death during may 1996. The authors pointed out that drunkness and intoxication are one of the most relevant elements concerning violent death, and they have suggested some research proposals and preventive policies. The role of alcohol in death production, under violent circunstances is well stablised, and abuse is considered as a public health relevant issue that has not been taken into account by health authorities.

Language: en

Keywords

accident; alcohol abuse; Alcohol abuse; autopsy; Costa Rica; death; homicide; human; Morgue; review; Spain; suicide; Violent death