320 Pages 19 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

320 Pages
by CRC Press

After 9/11, forensic epidemiology emerged as a leading investigative tool, partnering public health officers with law enforcement like never before. Based on the authors’ first-hand experience, Forensic Epidemiology brings to light the vast amounts of information collected by medical examiners that will be useful in advancing death investigation techniques among the forensic science, public... Read more

Epidemiology
Forensic Epidemiology
The Role of the Forensic Epidemiologist in the ME/C Office
The ME/C Office
Foundations of Forensic Epidemiology
The Death Certificate
Natural Deaths
Accidental Deaths
Suicide Deaths
Homicide Deaths
Undetermined Deaths
Special Cases
Forensic Papers/Studies
Expert Witness/Consulting

Biography

Steven A. Koehler, Peggy A. Brown

. . .  an excellent introductory and reference text regarding this growing subfield of epidemiology. The authors provide a clear and accurate description of medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) office procedures as they relate to the categories and quality of mortality data that are utilized in forensic epidemiological practice and research. . . . well-organized, well-researched and highly readable.  . . . In sum, Koehler and Brown’s Forensic Epidemiology is a much-needed addition to the epidemiological and forensic literature. The well-written and researched volume provides a useful textbook option for college students and a handy office reference for professionals..
     -- Sharon M. Derrick writing in Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (Humana Press), published online February 27. 2010

The information is not easily available elsewhere, and provides the reader with an insight into this new specialty. I would recommend this book highly to all forensic practitioners, who want to explore this new specialty.

—Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology