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Violence: a glossary.

Alison Rutherford1, Anthony B Zwi, Natalie J Grove

  • 1School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|July 17, 2007
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This glossary defines violence concepts for public health, updating the 2002 World Report on Violence and Health. It aids in identifying interventions to prevent violence

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Violence is a major public health issue with significant social and health consequences.
  • Existing frameworks, like the 2002 World Report on Violence and Health, provide a foundation for understanding violence.
  • A clear, consistent set of definitions is crucial for effective public health action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify widely used definitions and concepts of violence within the public health field.
  • To provide a resource for identifying effective public health intervention points.
  • To support efforts aimed at preventing the social and health impacts of violence.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing definitions and concepts related to violence.

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  • Building upon the framework established by the 2002 World Report on Violence and Health.
  • Development of a glossary for application in public health practice and research.

    • Main Results:

    • A comprehensive glossary of violence definitions and concepts relevant to public health.
    • Identification of key areas for public health intervention based on established definitions.
    • A framework for consistent terminology to facilitate research and policy development.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized definitions of violence are essential for effective public health strategies.
    • This glossary serves as a valuable tool for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
    • Implementing interventions based on clear definitions can mitigate the adverse impacts of violence.