manner of death

Manner of death describes how a person’s death occurred, classified into categories such as natural (due to illness or aging), accidental (unintentional injuries), suicide (deliberate self-harm), homicide (caused by another person), or undetermined (insufficient evidence to assign a category). It helps authorities and families understand the circumstances and cause behind a death. Determining the manner involves examining medical, legal, and investigative information to categorize the death accurately, which can also aid in public health data, prevent future incidents, and fulfill legal requirements.