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Homicide Rates Among Persons Aged 10-24 Years -- United States, 1981-2010.

Authors :
David-Ferdon, Corinne
Dahlberg, Linda L.
Kegler, Scott R.
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report. 7/12/2013, Vol. 62 Issue 27, p545-548. 4p. 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article explores the trends in homicide among individuals aged 10-24 from 1981 to 2010 based on the National Vital Statistics System data in the U.S. Variation was observed on the overall homicide rate 10-24 years old individuals during the said period, but from 1985 to 1993, data revealed a sharp increase in cases. Homicide is the leading cause of death among American adolescents and young adults.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
62
Issue :
27
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89059518