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
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