Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

An epidemiologic study of the human bite.

J S Marr, A M Beck, J A Lugo

    Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Oral nutritional supplements for older hip fracture patients at nutritional risk (NUTRI-MUSCLES)-a feasibility trial for a two-armed RCT.

    Pilot and feasibility studies·2026
    Same author

    Authors' reply to the letter to the editor: Comment on "Addressing nutritional risk and dehydration in vulnerable older adults in the emergency department: A single-arm feasibility study on detection, treatment, and follow-up".

    Clinical nutrition ESPEN·2025
    Same author

    Corrigendum to "HOMEFOOD Randomised Trial - Six-Month Nutrition Therapy in Discharged Older Adults Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Length of Stay at Hospital Up to 18 Months of Follow-Up" [J Nutr Health Aging. 2023;27(8):632-640].

    The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2025
    Same author

    HOMEFOOD Randomised Trial - Six-Month Nutrition Therapy in Discharged Older Adults Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Length of Stay at Hospital Up to 18 Months of Follow-Up.

    The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2023
    Same author

    HOMEFOOD randomized trial-beneficial effects of 6-month nutrition therapy on body weight and physical function in older adults at risk for malnutrition after hospital discharge.

    European journal of clinical nutrition·2022
    Same author

    HOMEFOOD randomised trial - Six-month nutrition therapy improves quality of life, self-rated health, cognitive function, and depression in older adults after hospital discharge.

    Clinical nutrition ESPEN·2022
    Same journal

    The Edge of the Blade: A 21st-Century Commissioned Corps.

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    Same journal

    Multimethod Analysis of Potential Disease Intervention Career Pathways at US Undergraduate Institutions.

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    Same journal

    Community-Based <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Screening to Identify Gastric Cancer Risk Among Korean-Born Adults in the United States.

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    Same journal

    Corrigendum to "Decline in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths and Subsequent Change in Decedent Demographic Characteristics: Trends in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 2023-2025".

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    Same journal

    Public Awareness and Acceptance of Wastewater Surveillance in the United States, June 2024.

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    Same journal

    Experiential and Structural Determinants of Communicable Disease Reporting Among Health Care Providers in Alameda County, California.

    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·2026
    See all related articles

    Human bites in New York City showed seasonal trends, peaking in summer months. These incidents, often occurring indoors during aggressive activities, may indicate underlying antisocial behavior.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Forensic Medicine

    Background:

    • Human bites are a significant public health concern, ranking third in frequency after dog and cat bites.
    • Understanding the epidemiology of human bites is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the temporal, geographical, and victim-related characteristics of human bites reported in New York City.
    • To explore the potential of human bites as an indicator of antisocial behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 892 human bite cases reported to the New York City Department of Health in 1977.
    • Data analysis by time, location, victim demographics, and nature of activity.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • A seasonal pattern was observed, with bite incidence increasing from March through August.
    • Higher bite rates were noted in specific Brooklyn health districts, with one district reporting 60.9 bites per 100,000 population.
    • Most bites occurred indoors (63.2%) during aggressive activities (72.8%), with the upper extremity being the most common site (61.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • Human bites exhibit distinct seasonality and geographical clustering.
    • The association with aggressive activities suggests human bites may serve as a marker for antisocial behavior.
    • Further research into the behavioral and social contexts of human bites is warranted.