title: The impact of interpersonal violence on health care.
abstract: Interpersonal violence is prevalent in our society. Unfortunately, given the current stressors on individuals, families, and communities, the incidences of child abuse, interpersonal violence, and elder abuse are increasing. The economic impact on health care costs is significant. There are many contributing factors to abuse and they are all public health issues that must be addressed for these abuses to cease. This article describes the indicators of interpersonal violence, and outlines strategies for assessment and prevention.
authors: Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, USA. rknapp@monmouth.edu
authors: Rose
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authors: Knapp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017281:Cost of Illness; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States