Nonfatal Assaults and Homicides Among Adults Aged More Than 60 Years: United States, 2002–2016

Logan, Joseph; Haileyesus, Tadesse; Ertl, Allison; Rostad, Whitney; Herbst, Jeffrey

dc.contributor.author	Logan, Joseph
dc.contributor.author	Haileyesus, Tadesse
dc.contributor.author	Ertl, Allison
dc.contributor.author	Rostad, Whitney
dc.contributor.author	Herbst, Jeffrey
dc.date.accessioned	2019-04-25T19:14:41Z
dc.date.available	2019-04-25T19:14:41Z
dc.date.issued	2019
dc.identifier.citation	Logan JE, Haileyesus T, Ertl A, Rostad WL, Herbst JH. (2019). Nonfatal Assaults and Homicides Among Adults Aged ≥60 Years — United States, 2002–2016. MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: 68(13), 297-302. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6813a1	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6813a1.htm?s_cid=mm6813a1_w
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11990/1252
dc.description.abstract	What is already known about this topic? The older adult U.S. population is growing faster than are younger populations, yet violence against older adults has received little attention. What is added by this report? Fifteen-year trends in nonfatal assaults and homicides among adults aged ≥60 years were examined using National Electronic Injury Surveillance System–All Injury Program and National Vital Statistics System data. The estimated nonfatal assault rate increased 75.4% among men (2002–2016) and 35.4% among women (2007–2016). The estimated homicide rate for men increased 7.1% from 2010 to 2016. What are the implications for public health practice? Violence against older adults is a growing problem, particularly among men. Emergency departments might be positioned to help prevent violence among this group. (Author Summary)	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	en_US
dc.subject	Trends	en_US
dc.subject	Data Analysis	en_US
dc.subject	Older Adults	en_US
dc.subject	Elderly	en_US
dc.subject	Elder Mistreatment	en_US
dc.subject	Seniors	en_US
dc.subject	Elder Abuse	en_US
dc.subject	Abuse in Later Life	en_US
dc.subject	Violent Victimization	en_US
dc.subject	Physical Assault	en_US
dc.subject	Homicide	en_US
dc.subject	Murder	en_US
dc.subject	Male Victims	en_US
dc.subject	Injury	en_US
dc.subject	Interpersonal Violence	en_US
dc.subject	Battering	en_US
dc.subject	Battery	en_US
dc.subject	Firearm Violence	en_US
dc.subject	Gun Violence	en_US
dc.subject	Weapons	en_US
dc.subject	Aggravated Assault	en_US
dc.subject	Victim to Offender Relationship	en_US
dc.subject	Family Violence	en_US
dc.subject	Adult Children	en_US
dc.subject	Intimate Partner Violence	en_US
dc.subject	Spouse Abuse	en_US
dc.subject	Partner Abuse	en_US
dc.subject	Vulnerable Populations	en_US
dc.subject	Victims	en_US
dc.subject	Survivors	en_US
dc.subject	Violent Death	en_US
dc.title	Nonfatal Assaults and Homicides Among Adults Aged More Than 60 Years: United States, 2002–2016	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US