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F U Lutz

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PubMed1992

[Suicide in a large West German city (1985-1989)].

Frankfurt/M. is a city with a high proportion of foreign inhabitants (20.3%), households with one person only (49.4%) and a decreasing number of persons associated to a religious community. Suicides committed in 1985-89 were reviewed. Among the 631 cases, 408 were men and 223 women. 30% of these male and 22% of the female suicides were performed by singles. 30% of all persons were between 20 and 40 years old. With increasing age the percentage of women increased too. In the suicide rate a peak was observed in April. During the week men committed suicide frequently at the weekend and on Monday, women more often on Friday. 61% of women and 74% of men used violent methods of suicide, such as hanging, shooting or jumping. About 37% of female and 51% of males were under the influence of alcohol, but only 2% of women and 12% of men reached a concentration exceeding 1%. Foreign people were represented less than expected, only 10.9%, and unemployed were also rare. The results confirm those observed in other big cities.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Liver enzyme values (gamma-GT, GOT, GPT) in intoxicated drivers at the time of the offense].

The enzyme activities (GGT, GPT, GOT), especially of the gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase, is considered to be a sign of alcohol abuse. Of 219 blood samples taken from drunken drivers for blood alcohol determination, 81 (37.6%) exhibited pathological enzyme activities. In 55.6% of them specifically pathological gamma-Gt values were found. In the cases with normal enzyme activities the average value of blood alcohol concentration was 1.61%, the pathological cases had 1.81%. In the latter cases more than 50% of the drunken drivers involved were workers. Most of them were 30-49 years old (45%), but also young drivers up to 21 years old were represented (about 25%). There was also a difference between the group with normal and pathological enzyme activity concerning their drinking behaviour. The group with pathological values occurred during the week, the other group was mostly arrested at the weekends. Of the total, 6.8% (15) were women, 4 exhibited pathological enzyme activities; three of them were 21-29 years, one was 36 years old. The data obtained demonstrate that drunken drivers exhibit a tendency to alcohol abuse.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Body packing as a fatal risk--results of a questionnaire survey in Western Europe].

A questionnaire was sent to 138 institutes of Forensic Medicine in 18 countries of Western Europe to obtain information concerning bodypackers, who had died between 1980 and 1990. The total number of dead was 17 (4 own cases). 8 cases were reported from the Federal Republic of Germany, 4 from Italy, 2 from Great Britain and 1 from Austria, Spain and Norway each. In 15 cases some circumstances were told. Most of the bodypackers had transported heroin (10), in 2 cases cocaine and amphetamine were found and in 1 case marihuana inside of stomach and bowel. The related risk seems to be low in comparison to police authorities presuming that about 80% of drug-couriers move the stuff inside their body to and fro.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Study of traffic aptitude in relation to dental interventions].

Applying a video game the traffic aptitude of patients was investigated before and after dental surgical treatment and local anesthesia. Local anesthesia or operative removal of impacted third molars does not reduce the psychophysical performance important for driving a car if there is no influence of other factors. The consequences of the obtained results are discussed even under forensic aspects.

Anesthesia, Dental↗
PubMed1991

[Effect of low blood alcohol concentrations in relation to time of day].

The physical performance of 23 persons was tested at different time of day (morning, noon, evening) under the influence of low doses of alcohol (0.8%). The results obtained indicate, that the capability of performing the tests was remarkable reduced. In the evening the effect of alcohol was significantly higher than at noon and morning; the time of recovery was also prolonged. Under these aspects the limit of 0.8% for car drivers in (West) Germany has to be reconsidered.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[New aspects of alcohol-induced crime by adolescents and young adults].

Statistical evaluation of data of forensic blood alcohol determinations revealed, that young delinquents (up to 20 years old) represent 11.4% (1981), 13% (1984), and 8.8% (1988) of the total, respectively. Out of them 5% were female delinquents, a number which doubled compared to a study performed during the years 1961-1976. The percentage of accident involvement (about 68%) and of the fleeing the scene cases (about 20%) was constant. Criminal delinquency decreased from 32% to 26%, but unemployed nearly doubled their participation. Young delinquents of the age group up to 16 years exhibited a significant decrease in the percentage of high-blood alcohol levels. Delinquency occurred mainly at weekends between midnight and 4 a.m. The data suggest a changing pattern of drinking behaviour.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

[Fatal bicycle accidents--causes and legal responsibility].

Ninety-nine bicycle and motorcycle accidents were analyzed that had taken place from 1980 to 1984 in and around Frankfurt on the Main. The postmortem examinations were done in the Center of Forensic Medicine at the University of Frankfurt. Twenty-five percent of the bicycle riders were children up to the age of 15 years and 25% were elderly people over the age of 60. Most of the people involved in motorcycle accidents were between 17 and 24 years of age. The greatest amount of accidents took place in the summer, but in October there was also a peak. On weekdays, Thursday was the day when most of the accidents happened and Sunday showed the least. About 50% of the bicycle accidents happened in the city; 44% of the motorcyclists had lethal accidents on normal roads in the country. The most dangerous situation for bicycle riders was created by fast vehicles following them, but intersections proved to be a danger point, too. Nearly 40% of the motorcycle accidents were not caused by other vehicles. The most frequent cause of death was head injuries (45%), followed by injuries of the internal organs and spine. Many bicycle riders caused the accidents themselves (43.6%). Most of the fatal motorcycle accidents were caused by others (56%). In all of the cases studied, 30% of the participants involved had a relevant blood-alcohol concentration.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1986

[Amnesia and responsibility following brain concussion. A study of 70 patients].

Hit- and run traffic accidents frequently occur because an intention to hide drunkenness. Later, the accused claims that he or she had amnesia due to concussion at the time of accident and what followed. In most cases, the question arises as to whether it is the truth or just a story to protect the defendant from punishment. To study this question, 70 patients (39 male, 31 female) were interrogated. They were asked about the duration of their amnesia and their ability to recall their own actions, or what they had been told. In 80% of the persons examined there was only a short period of amnesia (less than 30 min). Of 12 cases with a longer period of amnesia, 7 were also intoxicated from alcohol (one case had a concentration of 3.1%). In only one person suffering from concussion could it definitely be proved that the actions taking place long after the accident, were usually not comparable with evidence given in court.

Accidents, Traffic↗
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[Means for identifying unknown cadavers. A report of experiences from forensic practice].

98 cases of unidentified corpses found in the region of Frankfurt/M. during the period 1981-1986 were investigated. The different methods used in the investigation processes were compared. The most important results: 1. The condition of the body had very little influence on the time required for identification. 2. The estimated ages tended for ages up to 50 years to be too low and for ages of 50 years and over too high. 3. Visual recognition of the deceased and comparison of finger prints proved to be the most successful methods and provided the best results. 4. In more than half of the cases distinguishing bodily features, clothing and jewelry were helpful in the identification procedure; in 9% of the cases they alone formed the basis of identification. 5. Abductions were carried out in only 30% of the cases, 43% of which led to conclusive results.

Adult↗