A 59-year-old woman died around 9:00 pm this Thursday (24) in the Bela Vista area of ​​Palos. According to the Santa Catarina Civil Police, the body was found in the living room with a bruise on the head.

Woman found on couch at home – Photo: Reproduction/Google Street View/ND

After investigating the case, the police clarified that the woman died of natural causes, fell, hit her head and died alone in the house. The incident took place on Rua Aureliano Francisco de Medeiros, a residential area of ​​the district.

According to the Ministry of Health, if you hit your head, the case can be very, very serious. This is because damage to brain cells renders them unable to function. It can also lead to swelling and further damage. Although diffuse axonal injury is not as visible as other forms of traumatic brain injury, it is one of the most dangerous types of head injury and can be fatal.