Table 1
Principal intracranial causes of sudden death in adults (from the department of forensic medicine archives)
| Cause of death | Total no. of cases | Years reviewed | Cases/year (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy (SUDEP) | 131 | 1991–6 | 22 |
| Intracerebral haemorrhage | 15 | 1995–8 | 4 |
| Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage | 41 | 1995–8 | 10 |
| Subdural haematoma | 24 | 1995–8 | 6 |
| Extradural haematoma | 2 | 1995–8 | <1 |
| Bacterial meningitis | 4 | 1995–8 | 1 |
| Brain tumours | 1 | 1995–8 | <1 |
