The impact of violence on health in low- to middle-income countries.

摘要: More than 90% of violence-related deaths occur in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), where the mortality rate due violence is almost 2.5 times greater high-income countries. Over and above substantial contribution as a cause death physical injuries, victims are also more vulnerable range mental health problems. Several studies describe deleterious impact different types on outcomes, but no review has yet been undertaken that presents composite overview current state knowledge LMICs. This paper reviews scientific literature describing nature, magnitude health, violence-prevention policy developments within global agenda highlighting consequences, disease burden economic costs violence. Although data limited, indicates relating deplete care bu...