Consequences of violence. Premature death, violence recidivism, and violent criminality.
The burden of violence is born disproportionately by the youngest of our country. In this article, three important aspects of violence are discussed: premature death, violence recidivism, and violent criminality. The author emphasizes the role of the pediatrician in preventing these consequences.
Dowd
M D
MD
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003415:Crime / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019548:Crime Victims; D006801:Humans; D009026:Mortality; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data