News tagged with violence risk

Might not be a tomorrow: Youth anticipate early death

As Atlanta officials aim to tackle the city's safety problems this year, some of their toughest criminals to stop maybe young offenders whose desires to commit crimes are being fueled by an anticipation of dying early.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Elder self-neglect and abuse associated with increased risk of death

Elderly individuals who have a report of self-neglect or abuse submitted to a social service agency have an associated increased risk of death, according to a study in the August 5 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and hu ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Increased symptoms lead mentally disordered to become victims of violence

Contrary to common stereotypes, individuals with major mental disorders are more likely to become victims of violent crimes when they are experiencing an increase in symptoms than they are to commit crime, according to a ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0