Gender and Alcohol in Accidental Fatalities: A Forensic Autopsy-Based Study in Nairobi

Abstract

Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to global injury-related mortality and is strongly associated with accidental deaths. Gender differences play a key role in alcohol-related injury risk, with males disproportionately affected due to higher levels of alcohol use and engagement in risk-taking behaviors. However, forensic evidence from low-resource settings remains limited.