Violence: changing the paradigm in New Jersey

N J Med. 1994 Dec;91(12):836-9.

Abstract

Physicians must assist in making violence a major statewide public health issue. The medical profession with its concern for patients has a natural interest in seeing that the victims of violence are treated effectively. Physicians must help uncover the root causes of violence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control
  • Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / prevention & control
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / statistics & numerical data
  • Elder Abuse / prevention & control
  • Elder Abuse / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • New Jersey
  • Physician's Role*
  • Rape / prevention & control
  • Rape / statistics & numerical data
  • Spouse Abuse / prevention & control
  • Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data
  • Suicide / statistics & numerical data
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Violence / prevention & control*
  • Violence / statistics & numerical data