Adolescent violence

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Assault and homicide are among the leading causes of death and injury during adolescence. Public health approaches to the epidemic of adolescent violence offer the hope of significant reductions in violence rates. Epidemiologic analyses have highlighted the role of firearms in lethal intentional injuries. Nationally, one in five high school students responding to surveys carry weapons, and one in eight report physical fights requiring medical attention each month. In one city, one in 16 report having been raped. Nonlethal injuries may lead to severe and long-lasting consequences, including posttraumatic stress disorder. Educational interventions, including school-based curricula and anticipatory guidance in the pediatric setting, have been developed. Gun control leads to a decrease in homicide rates, including adolescent homicide.

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