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Injuries caused by personal violence.

B B Sumner1, E R Mintz, P L Brown

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco.

Injury
|July 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Personal violence, including assault, stabbing, and shootings, is a major public health issue. This study highlights the demographics, circumstances, and significant costs associated with these injuries, emphasizing the need for greater attention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Sociomedical Sciences

Background:

  • Injury is a leading cause of death across a wide age range in the United States.
  • Personal violence accounts for a significant portion of trauma admissions, necessitating further investigation into its contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographics and circumstances surrounding injuries resulting from personal violence.
  • To understand the socioeconomic factors and prior history of violence among victims.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective pilot study reviewed medical records of 105 patients admitted for gunshot wounds, stab wounds, or assault over 30 days.
  • A subset of 32 patients underwent interviews and psychometric testing to gather detailed information.

Main Results:

  • Assault (46%), stabbing (42%), and shooting (12%) were the primary modes of injury.
  • Victims were predominantly single, black males aged 18-44, with injuries often occurring in or near bars between 6 PM and 6 AM.
  • Alcoholic intoxication (63%), unemployment (56%), low income, illiteracy, and a history of previous violent encounters were prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Personal violence represents a serious, under-addressed public health concern with substantial healthcare costs, largely borne by public funds.
  • The findings underscore the need for targeted public health interventions and resources to address the complex factors contributing to violent injuries.

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