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"Forensic epidemiology provides an investigative response to public health issues and events that may be linked to criminal activities. After the events of 9/11, the field emerged as a leading tool of investigation, partnering public health officers with law enforcement like never before. This book demonstrates the important role of forensic epidemiology in public health, the medical community, and the legal system. Emphasizing the importance of understanding the terminology and procedures of each field in order to work together effectively, the text explains methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data for criminal investigations using a variety of illustrations and real-world case studies."--Jacket. The Basics of Epidemiology -- Forensic Epidemiology -- The Role of the Forensic Epidemiologist in the Medical Examiner's or Coroner's Office -- The Operations of a Medical Examiner's or Coroner's Office -- The Death Certificate -- Natural Deaths -- Accidental Deaths -- Death by Suicide -- Death by Homicide -- Stages of Decomposition: Methods of Determining Identity, Cause of Death, and Undertermined Manner of Death -- Special Types of Investigations -- Structure of a Forensic Paper -- The Forensic Epidemiologist: Consultant and Expert Witness. |
