Citation

Wu DT, Moore JC, Bowen DA, Mercer Kollar LM, Mays EW, Simon TR, Sumner SA. JAMA Intern. Med. 2019; 179(1): 111-112.

Affiliation

Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Medical Association)

DOI

10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.5139

PMID

30419102

Abstract

Interpersonal violence is a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Although many cities rely on official law enforcement data to determine the magnitude, patterns, and prevention strategies for violence, data from the National Crime Victimization Survey conducted by the US Department of Justice indicates that a large number (52.6%) of violent crimes resulting in injury goes unreported to law enforcement. Consequently, because of incomplete data, cities are limited in their ability to effectively prevent and respond to violence...

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