Urgent Injury and Violence-Related Public Health Threats: The Role of Social Determinants in Cross-Cutting Injury and Violence across the Lifespan

Download or read book Urgent Injury and Violence-Related Public Health Threats: The Role of Social Determinants in Cross-Cutting Injury and Violence across the Lifespan written by Ursula Ann Kelly and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-11-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Injury and violence, including gun violence, drug overdose, suicide, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, are prevalent public health problems, with numerous health and social adverse consequences for individuals, families, communities, and society. Injury and violence cause significant morbidity and mortality across the lifespan. Children who experience violence, directly or indirectly, are more likely to experience abuse and poor health, developmental, and social outcomes, which can persist into adulthood and include further violence victimization and/or perpetration. Adults exposed to injury and violence are at risk for exacerbated or new physical and mental health problems that can be short-term or long-lasting. Moreover, society bears an enormous economic burden caused by medical and legal costs, low productivity, or absenteeism related to injury and violence.