Experts and international organizations hypothesize that the number of cases of fatal
intimate partner violence against women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic …

Most victims of physical violence sooner or later will access a hospital or medical cabinet
because of that violence, and in particular emergency departments (EDs). This paper aims …

A very recent example of the importance of the autopsy has recently been demonstrated by
the COVID-19 infection outbreak. Although the World Health Organization suggested …

Female intimate partner homicide (FIPH) is an increasingly complex and significant issue
globally. It is rapidly becoming a politically heavy subject for the Irish government, and a …

This study presents a review of femicides over 31 years (1991–2021) from the Republic of
Ireland. A total of 253 cases were located and reviewed, of those 125 were intimate partner …

Background. Gender-based violence against women and its lethal outcome, femicide,
represent important issues around the world. Although governments have passed specific …

Background Non-natural mortality in children and adolescents is a global public health
problem that varies widely from country to country. Data on child and adolescent …

Because emergency departments are often the first point of contact for victims of violence, it
is critical to provide the appropriate treatment in compliance with all necessary medicolegal …

Violence against women is a significant public health concern, with femicide as its most
extreme manifestation. This crime is often perpetrated by current or former intimate partners …

Background Domestic violence is a real public health problem with considerable
consequences, ranging from minor injuries to death. Our study aims to determine the …