TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1984//
TI  - Homicide in childhood: a public health problem in need of attention
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Christoffel, Katherine Kaufer
SP  - 68
EP  - 70
VL  - 74
IS  - 1
N2  - Homicide is now among the five leading causes of death in childhood, accounting for 1/20 deaths of those less than 18 years of age. Based on childrens' changing developmental vulnerabilities, it is possible to characterize three subtypes of child homicide--infanticide, fatal child abuse and neglect after infancy, and homicide in the community. Specific approaches to primary prevention include measures to strengthen families and their community support systems, and to educate adults and children concerning appropriate behaviors of children at different ages.
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SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -