ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

A Forensic Science Approach to a Starved Child
Davis, JH
Chief medical examiner, Dade County Medical Examiner Department, FL

Valdes-Dapena, M
Professor of pathology, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL

Rao, VJ
Associate medical examiner, Dade County Medical Examiner Department, FL

(Received 24 June 1983; accepted 26 August 1983)

Abstract

A 19-month-old, 3.6-kg (8-lb) female child dies after a protracted course. The child was premature and suffered a stormy perinatal and postnatal period. When there is underlying disease or a condition potentially sufficient in and of itself to result in a “starved child,” isolation of the results of potential neglect presents particular difficulties. The approach to the resolution of this question will be addressed.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, child abuse, starvation

Paper ID: JFS11722J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11722J
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