title: The incidence of alcohol use in Los Angeles County homicide victims.
abstract: The blood alcohol levels were determined in 100 Los Angeles County homicide victims who died in August 1980. A total of 61% had levels of 0.01% or more. Since this percentage is substantially higher than would be expected for a cross section of the population, it appears that alcohol use is one factor that increases the chances of a person becoming a homicide victim.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001519:Behavior; D002140:California; D000431:Ethanol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D044469:Racial Groups; D012737:Sex Factors
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol