A study analyzed nonfatal strangulation (NFS) cases documented in medical forensic examinations from 2017 to 2023. Out of 1,396 records reviewed, 243 cases of NFS were identified, indicating a prevalence rate of 17.4%. This rate increased from 13.3% in 2017 to 22.2% in 2023. Most adult NFS cases (15.2%) involved partners or spouses as perpetrators, while children (2.2%) were often victimized by friends or acquaintances. Females were disproportionately affected, making up 94.2% of all NFS cases. Among child victims, minority groups were significantly overrepresented, comprising 74.2% of pediatric NFS cases. The study also noted changes in age-related patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prevalence and Characteristics of Nonfatal Strangulation in Medical Forensic Examination: A Retrospective Chart Review, 2017-2023
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