الفهرس 
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Abstract
In spite of major improvements, The National Vital Statistics System, like that of many developing countries, does not yet provide good-quality mortality data in a timely fashion. Accurate pattern of death statistics are an essential component of the information needed for planning and monitoring socio-economic and health services.
The forensic pathologist must play an important role in future strategies for prevention of crimes, suicides and accidents through identification of the pattern of deaths in his or her location.
The present study was designed to examine the pattern of death in those cases referred to Zinhum morgue at the period form January 1st 1996 to December 31st 2000.
All autopsies reported reviewed for personal data, manner, cause, implement, site, scene and season of death.
The results of the present study revealed the following results:
1- Males are outnumbering females.
2- All age groups are affected from neonates to very old age, but the middle age group was the most common.
3- Homicides were the most common manner of death.
4- Sharp forces are the most common cause of death with the sharp objects as the most common implement.
5- Egyptians are the most common affected nationality.
6- Offender usually single but multiple offenders represent a respectable percent especially in homicidal cases.
7- Chest and head represents common targets for homicidal injuries but other sites were included.
8- Pesticides remain the most common intoxication in Egyptians but other substances (alcohol, heroin and others) were included.
9- Most homicides done outdoor while suicides more common indoors.
10- Quarrel and revenge are the commonest motivations in homicides while psychic and financial problems are the commonest in suicides
11- Summer is the most common season for occurrence of death in studied cases.
At the end of this study, it is recommended that:
1- Initiate a strict system of registration to avoid personal variations and sometimes, laxity in registering data.
2- Health education for both general public and forensic pathology practitioners and criminologists about the importance of pattern of death.
3- Inclusion of the pattern of death in future planning for preventive measures concerning crimes, accidents and suicides.
4- More specific studies to examine pattern of certain injuries or manners must be initiated.