The Lethal Alcohol Intoxications and Deaths Due to Severe Drunkenness in North Slovakia Regions
(1994–1996, 2003–2005): a Medicolegal Comparative Study
1Straka Ľ., 2Štuller F., 2Novomeský F.
1Súdno-lekárske pracovisko Úradu pre dohľad nad zdravotnou starostlivosťou, Martin 2Ústav súdneho lekárstva a medicínskych expertíz Jesseniovej lekárskej fakulty UK, Martin |
|
Summary:
The authors performed the complex analysis of the mortuary files (since 1994 to 1996 and 2003 to 2005) with particular focusing on the
cases of deaths caused by alcohol intoxication, and the cases of deaths where an alcohol played the dominating role, in the northres
regions of Slovak republic. Based on the analysis mentioned, authors point out the continuous rise of alcohol abuse, followed by the fatal
consequences for human beings. The authors are to express the urgent need of public discussion concerning the alcohol consumption in
Slovakia; the phenomenon being widely tolerated by the society, thus leading to the number of social tragedies even in 21st century.
Key words:
alcohol – alcohol intoxication
|
