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Research shows the impact of homicides in Latin America
Homicide rates are dramatically reducing the life expectancy of Latin Americans, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
May 29, 2019
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CDC: Violence against seniors on rise, especially among men
(HealthDay)—There has been an increase in the rates of violence among older adults, especially among older men, according to research published in the April 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Apr 05, 2019
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Team finds universal background checks lower homicide rates
First-ever side-by-side comparison of state gun laws finds states with universal background checks for all gun sales had homicide rates 15 percent lower than states without such laws.
Mar 28, 2019
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Increasing murder rate is erasing gains in life expectancy among Mexican men
The murder rate in Mexico increased so dramatically between 2005 and 2015 that it partially offset expected gains in life expectancy among men there, according to a new study by a UCLA public health researcher.
Jan 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Movie violence doesn't make kids violent, study finds
Parents often worry that violent movies can trigger violence in their kids, but a new study suggests PG-13-rated movies won't turn your kids into criminals.
Jan 18, 2019
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U.S. murder, suicide rates climbing again
(HealthDay)—After a period of steady decline, homicides and suicides are on the rise again in America, new statistics show.
Aug 01, 2018
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Residential segregation associated with black-white disparity in firearm homicide rates
Residential segregation is linked to many racial disparities in health, including cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Now, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers suggests the ...
Jul 13, 2018
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Study: California gun deaths declined between 2000 and 2015
Gun deaths have fallen in California over a 16-year period ending in 2015, driven largely by a decline in gang violence and falling homicide rates among black and Hispanic male victims, a recent study of firearm violence ...
Apr 25, 2018
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Comprehensive study examines gun-related deaths and how to prevent them
A University of Alabama at Birmingham study provides new insight into gun violence by taking a more in-depth look at gun-related mortality rates and suggesting methods for reducing those rates by focusing on specific components ...
Nov 14, 2017
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Researcher advises tracking transgender homicides
More research should be pursued about violence against transgender individuals, especially among young and Black or Latina transfeminine women, according to a recent study completed by Dr. Alexis Dinno, Sc.D., M.P.H., M.E.M., ...
Aug 14, 2017
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