Özet:

In this study, it was aimed to reveal the sociodemographic characteristics of pediatric cases admitted to a forensic medicine outpatient clinic of a university hospital, to determine the issues to be considered in forensic medical evaluations according to age groups and to make recommendations for preventive medicine. The reports of the patients under the age of 18, which were organized between 01.06.2014-31.12.2018, were reviewed retrospectively. The cases were evaluated in terms of age, sex, type of incident, requesting units, event date, history of forensic report subject, severity of injury and results of reports. Of the total 7556 reports, 1107 (14.6%) were prepared for those under the age of 18. 657 (59.3%) were male, 450 (40.7%) were female. 41.8% of the cases were under the age of 12. The majority of the applications (63.4%) applied from the city center. The most frequently requested by police units (85.1%). Most of the cases were presented in November and in the autumn season. The applications were mostly due to traumatic events. 12 years and over were significantly higher in trauma, sexual abuse and forensic psychiatric cases, whereas 11 years and under were significantly higher in intoxications. For the purpose of identifying all negative factors and conducting prevention studies, forensic examinations can also be important opportunities for child protection initiatives. Families, educational institutions and governments have important duties in keeping children healthy and minimizing their involvement in forensic events, trauma and violence.

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