Characterization of alcohol levels in autopsies carried out by Forensic Medicine (Honduras) during December 2022 and January 2023

To determine the existing relationship between ethanol levels in biological fluids, such as blood and urine, their correlation with causes of death corpses admitted to forensic medicine autopsy service Honduras. The gas chromatography method was employed concentration ethyl alcohol. After a statistical analysis using measures central tendency, it found that urine sample presented median 227.30mg/dL, while blood, 276.86mg/dL. some distribution tests correlation, determined higher alcohol concentrations influence "ACCIDENTAL" cause death, values 228.56mg/dL 277.44 mg/dL urine. Still, most frequent "HOMICIDE", which differs age subjects concentration, 227.20mg/dL 276.86mg/dL urine; similarities indicates both samples are related or share standard feature. Subsequent showed more representative than since latter represents final metabolic stage body exhibits excellent dispersion. average individuals analyzed 33 years old. However, should be noted involved were lower range corresponding so-called young adults. Keywords: Forensic sciences; concentration; autopsy;