• Title of article

    The association between natural disasters and violence: A systematic review of the literature and a call for more epidemiological studies

  • Author/Authors

    Rezaeian, Mohsen Department of Social Medicine - Occupational Environmental Research Center - Rafsanjan Medical School - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan

  • Pages
    5
  • From page
    1103
  • To page
    1107
  • Abstract
    The links between disasters and violence either self-directed or interpersonal are now more recognized. Nevertheless, the amount of research is limited. This article discusses the underlying association of disasters and violence and it also outlines a systematic review of the literature from 1976 to 2011. Finally, it concludes and recommends particular approaches for further epidemiological research.
  • Keywords
    Epidemiological studies , natural disasters , interpersonal violence , self-directed violence
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2013
  • Record number

    2432480