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  • Title: Unnatural female deaths in Peshawar.
    Author: Ali SM, Bashir MZ, Hussain Z, Zain-ul-Abidin, Kaheri GQ, Khalil IU.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2003 Apr; 13(4):198-200. PubMed ID: 12718773.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to know the extent of violent deaths among females in Peshawar, the most vulnerable age group, weapons of infliction and the mode of death. DESIGN: Non interventional (descriptive) type study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: This study was conducted from 1st January, 2001 to 31st December, 2001 in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Out of 679 deaths, presented for autopsy at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar 89 were females. These were grouped according to age, mode of death and weapons of infliction. RESULTS: Females formed 13% of all the autopsies done in Peshawar. The age group most commonly involved was 21-40 years (50.56%). Firearms were the predominant weapons of infliction (70.78%) and the intent was mostly homicidal (77.52%). CONCLUSION: Fatal violence against women is uncommon in Peshawar. Suicide is rare. Young women are mostly killed by firearms.
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