Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
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To describe the clinical, social and demographic features of mentally ill patients charged with homicide. ⋯ Young male patients are mostly referred for psychiatric assessment after homicide. Close relatives are major victims. Lack of adequate psychiatric treatment is one of the contributing factors. Lack of adequate forensic psychiatric services are also highlighted by this study.
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To determine the association of socio-demographic, maternal, medical and obstetric risk factors with low birth weight. ⋯ Maternal biosocial, medical and obstetric factors have strong association with LBW. To overcome this problem, special attention is required to strengthen the mother and child health care services in the community.