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What does Casper Dictum indicate?

A
Identification of dead body
B
Calculation of time since death
C
Detection of child abuse
D
Rate of putrefaction
High-Yield Explanation
Casper dictum is useful for a rough assessment of the rate of decomposition of the dead body. It is 8 times slower under soil, and 2 times slower under water compared to air. Conditions that accelerate decomposition are: Septicemia Rhabdomyolysis Cocaine overdose Edematous area Conditions that retards decomposition are: Dehydration Massive blood loss Cold environment Embalming Ref: Principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Rajesh Bardale, page 158.

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