2007-10-17 08:53:59 · 5 answers · asked by destinyrb 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'd say true.
2007-10-17 08:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately true? Autopsies are usually only carried out in suspicious deaths but gives the Physician chances to see inside the organs and so while the death might be due to hanging, chances are the person had a underlying health condition that was undected let alone treated. Example car accident where a Pedestrian was run over? The deceased had a Autopsey and they found out that he had heart problem. They then looked further and realised, he litrally dropped dead on the kerbside and fell in front of the car!
2007-10-17 17:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably false depending on the population autopsied. Since most homicides involve young men, then you would be likely to see little in the way of atherosclerotic disease, cancers and the like. I would bet that the most common 'major disease' discovered during this process is atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries or an aneurysm of the aorta. Very prevalent in older men (who are still the most likely victims of homicide versus women and children).
2007-10-17 15:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may even be higher! I love watching Dr. G. on Discovery Health and she always turns up something unknown.
2007-10-17 15:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! is that true....I should go to the doctor!
2007-10-17 15:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by answermaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋