Forensic Science International
Volume 147 , Pages S9-S12 , 17 January 2005

Presence of alcohol in suicide victims

  • M. Bilban

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Occupational Safety, SI 1000 Ljubljana, Chengdujska casta 25, Slovenia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +386 1 585 5100; fax: +386 1 585 5101.
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  • L. Škibin

      Affiliations

    • Health Centre Sežana, SI 6210 Sežana, Partizanska cesta 24, Slovenia

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doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.09.085

Forensic Science International
Volume 147 , Pages S9-S12 , 17 January 2005

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