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Violence and health: The United States in a global perspective

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  • Mercy, J.A.
  • Krug, E.G.
  • Dahlberg, L.L.
  • Zwi, A.B.

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Violence is a public health problem that can be understood and changed. Research over the past 2 decades has demonstrated that violence can be prevented and that, in some cases, prevention programs are more cost-effective than other policy options such as incarceration. The United States has much to contribute to - and stands to gain much from - global efforts to prevent violence. A new World Health Organization initiative presents an opportunity for the United States to work with other nations to find cost-effective ways of preventing violence and reducing its enormous costs.

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  • Mercy, J.A. & Krug, E.G. & Dahlberg, L.L. & Zwi, A.B., 2003. "Violence and health: The United States in a global perspective," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(2), pages 256-261.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:2:256-261_7
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    1. Dorcas Gwata & Antonio Ventriglio & Peter Hughes & Martin Deahl, 2024. "Youth violence and knife crime in ethnic minorities in the UK: A review of the literature," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 70(3), pages 582-587, May.
    2. Claire E. Altman & Bridget K. Gorman & Sergio Chávez, 2018. "Exposure to Violence, Coping Strategies, and Diagnosed Mental Health Problems Among Adults in a Migrant-Sending Community in Central Mexico," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 37(2), pages 229-260, April.

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