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A large percentage of deaths investigated by forensic pathologists result from underlying natural disease processes. Chapter 10 provides a relatively detailed description of the common and many uncommon natural disease processes that are known to result in death, primarily in adults (Chapter 20 includes a discussion of childhood diseases). Sections of the chapter are grouped according to physiologic mechanism or organ system.
One man dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease, his body well nourished, his bones rich with marrow. Another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good. Side by side they lie in the dust, and worms cover them both. Job 21:23–26
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Prahlow, J. (2010). Natural Deaths. In: Forensic Pathology for Police, Death Investigators, Attorneys, and Forensic Scientists. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-404-9_10
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