%0 Journal Article
%T Firearm-related morbidity in Australia, 1994-95 to 1998-99
%J Trends and issues in crime and criminal justice
%D 2001
%A Mouzos, Jenny
%V 198
%N 
%P -
%X A statistical overview of trends and patterns in firearm related hospital separations in Australia and each of its eight States and Territories is presented for the period 1994-95 to 1998-99. The data, which shows an observed decline in the rate of hospital separations due to firearm related injuries, provides: number and morbidity rates; jurisdictional comparisons; type of firearm used; gender variation; age variation; and separation mode. The findings have significant implications for policy in devising strategies to limit the risk of injury from firearms.<p />
%G en
%I Australian Institute of Criminology
%@ 0817-8542
%U http://dx.doi.org/