Saturday, April 2, 2011

Identifying Human Remains

Most societies consider it important to recognize the death of an individual and to dispose of his or her remains in a particular way. Most people die under circumstances where their identity is not in question. But in cases where deaths are sudden or unexpected, occur without any medical oversight (outside a clinic or hospital), or might involve foul play, they are investigated by medical examiners or coroners. The first step is identifying the body. Identification of remains is also one of the major goals in mass disaster situations, such as airplane crashes. The U.S. Armed Forces are likewise dedicated to identifying the remains of military personnel who die in the line of duty.

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