The Influence of Violent Crimes on Health in Jamaica: A Spurious Correlation and an Alternative Paradigm

Background: The discourse on crime and health in Jamaica is devoid of the influence of violent crimes on the nature of the health. The discourse on health recognizes that violent crime is a cause of mortality; however, health researchers have paid limited attention to this area, despite the fact...

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Main Authors: Paul A. Bourne, Collin Pinnock, Damion K. Blake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/1860/2%20-%203179.1.pdf