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Interpersonal violence: Patterns in a Danish community

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  • Hedeboe, J.
  • Charles, A.V.
  • Nielsen, J.
  • Grymer, F.
  • Møller, B.N.
  • Møller-Madson, B.
  • Jensen, S.E.

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We studied all cases of assault with violence (1,639) in a Danish population of 275,000 over a 1-year period. Most victims were young men. The incidence rose during evenings, nights and weekends, and assaults were often seen in or around bars and restaurants. Women accounted for 64% of all victims of assault in the home. Influence of alcohol was identified in 43% of all cases. The fist was the most frequent agent of assault; use of firearms was a very rare act of violence but was associated with death in 3 out of 5 cases. There were 10 deaths in all.

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  • Hedeboe, J. & Charles, A.V. & Nielsen, J. & Grymer, F. & Møller, B.N. & Møller-Madson, B. & Jensen, S.E., 1985. "Interpersonal violence: Patterns in a Danish community," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(6), pages 651-653.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.75.6.651_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.75.6.651
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