Abstract

Forensic chemical examinations done between 1968 and 1979 in Finland were analyzed. Variations were discovered in the numbers and types of poisonings by year. These results can be attributed to several factors. Some trends in the types of substances occurring in poisoning cases are discussed.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Keywords:
toxicology, poisons, chemical analysis

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