Sudden, unexpected and natural death in young adults of age between 18 and 35 years: a clinicopathological study.

Context: To identify various causes, risk factors, age and sex distribution associated with sudden and unexpected natural deaths (SUNDs) in young adults of age between 18 and 35 years.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective analysis of autopsy reports and medical records of all SUNDs that occurred instantaneously or within 24 hours of onset of symptoms in young adults, between 2001 and 2009.

Result: Of the total 6453 deaths autopsied during 2001-2009, 64 (0.