Health
Study links childhood hunger, violence later in life
Children who often go hungry have a greater risk of developing impulse control problems and engaging in violence, according to new UT Dallas research.
Jun 20, 2016
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News tagged with interpersonal violence
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Violence is a public health problem
Alberta has the highest rates of interpersonal violence of any province in Canada. In the last five years, nearly 75,000 Albertans have reported violence by a spouse or partner.
Mar 8, 2016
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Study finds consistent link between violent crime and concealed-carry gun permits
The first study to find a significant relationship between firearm crime and subsequent applications for, and issuance of, concealed-carry gun permits has been published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
Feb 29, 2016
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GPs to be offered training to deal with children affected by domestic violence
A study led by the University of Bristol, in collaboration with University of Central Lancashire, found many GPs and practice nurses are uncertain how to manage consultations involving children exposed to domestic violence. ...
Oct 1, 2015
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Progress has been made in reducing rates of violence in US; overall numbers remain high
Even though homicide and assault rates have decreased in the U.S. in recent years, the number of these and other types of violent acts remains high, according to a report in the August 4 issue of JAMA, a violence/human rights ...
Aug 4, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links physical violence, stress hormone in women
A new study links physical violence against women by male partners to a disruption of a key steroid hormone that opens the door potentially to a variety of negative health effects.
Dec 22, 2014
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Learn how to recognize, intervene in domestic violence cases
As recently as 40 years ago, domestic violence often was not considered a crime, even by law enforcement and the judicial system. Victims had little or no resources to help them escape the violence aimed at them and their ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Alcohol-related violence: Is 'glassing' the big issue?
Contrary to public perception, "glassing" incidents, particularly at licensed venues, constitute a relatively small proportion of all alcohol-related violence.
Oct 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sibling bullying: What's the big deal?
Sibling bullying is a type of violence that is prevalent in the lives of most children, but little is known about it, researchers say.
Sep 23, 2013
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Health
United States losing ground to other countries in health outcomes
In nearly every major cause of premature death – from ischemic heart disease to diabetes to interpersonal violence – the United States trails its economic peers, according to new research from a global collaborative of ...
Jul 10, 2013
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