The effect of the burial environment on adipocere formation.

doi:10.1016/J.FORSCIINT.2004.09.107

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The effect of the burial environment on adipocere formation.

Published Nov 10, 2005 · S. Forbes, B. Stuart, B. Dent

Forensic science international

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Adipocere formation can occur under various burial conditions, with some factors enhancing it and others inhibiting it, affecting the preservation of decomposing tissue through adipocere formation.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The effect of the burial environment on adipocere formation.

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