Homicide mortality in Delaware: variations by age, race and sex

Recently, the subject of violence and its consequences has garnered increasing media attention. Health professionals and policy makers have also expressed concern about violence in our society. There are ample scientific data that illustrate the magnitude of the problem of violent death, especially among young males, in the United States. This article presents available mortality data indicating the magnitude of the problem of violent death among Delaware residents. In specific, the discussion examines variations by age, race, and sex and reveals that Delaware mortality rates for Homicide and Legal Intervention are significantly lower than U.S. rates, especially among black males.