Intentional Injury Flashcards
suicide, harming self with intent to die
self-inflicted death
murder, intent to kill
homicide
what are nonfatal assaults?
intent to hurt
what is intimate partner violence/spouse abuse?
can be psychological, sexual, and physical abuse
what includes child and elder abuse?
financial abuse, abandonment, purposeful neglect
there is 1 suicide every how many minutes?
11 minutes
as income ___ violence ___
rises, decreases
what is commonly seen in those who commit homicide then suicide?
financial instability
what is the leading indicator of intentional injury
poverty
what is a major risk factor in suicide and homicide?
lack of employment and access to firearms and opioids.
what sex is more likely to commit suicide?
males
what sex is more likely to attempt suicide, but not be successful?
females
What are some violence patterns
access to firearms, maleness childhood trauma, income disparity
what percent of gun shot incidences occur in a residence?
50%
what percent of people own a gun in the US?
42%