Violence: a challenge for public health and for all

Concha-Eastman, Alberto

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“…By including Spanish and Portuguese languages in the search syntax, we intended to increase the chance of finding papers from the Latin America and the Caribbean regions, where violence rates are particularly high. depression and anxiety symptoms, including biological factors 44 such as brain structure and function, genetic transmission, and reproductive function, as well as environmental factors such as social disadvantage, 4 childhood familial environment and adverse experience, social roles and cultural norms, and adverse life events. 45,46 Some authors have hypothesized that part of the gender differences on PTSD and CMD may be explained by the fact that women are more exposed to the most pathogenic experiences, such as domestic and sexual violence.…”

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“…In this region, in 2001, three countries (Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico) accounted for 82% of all homicides. 4 Homicide rates represent just a small part of the societal cost of violence. In the Region of the Americas, it has been estimated that 14% of the gross national product (GNP) is lost or transferred because of violence, and that about 30% to 60% of all emergency visits to hospitals are due to the same reason.…”

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Exposição à violência e problemas de saúde mental em países em desenvolvimento: uma revisão da literatura

Ribeiro

Andreoli

Ferri

et al. 2009

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To study the epidemiological evidence on the prevalence of exposure to violence and its relationship with mental health problems in low and middle-income countries. Method: The search was based on cross-sectional and cohort studies available in electronic databases (Medline, Psycinfo, Embase, SciELO and Lilacs), through July 2009, using the key words: "violence" and "mental disorders". Results: The frequency of exposure to violence was shown to be very high and was significantly associated with mental health problems. Among children, the highest correlation was found to be of domestic violence with externalizing problems (OR = 9.5;, and suicidal ideation with sexual abuse (OR = 8.3; p < 0.05 (OR = 9,5; IC 95% = 3,2), e entre ideação suicida e abuso sexual (OR = 8,3; p < 0,05); entre as mulheres, sintomas de depressão e ansiedade estão correlacionados com violência conjugal psicológica (OR = 3,2; IC 95% = 1,8) e violência sexual (OR = 9,7; 95% IC = 1,2

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Exposição à violência e problemas de saúde mental em países em desenvolvimento: uma revisão da literatura

Ribeiro

Andreoli

Ferri

et al. 2009

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…In any case, gang violence is commonly the end result in any environment that offers only a handful of opportunities for a large number of young, unskilled, and unemployable people. The corollary of this situation is that these disaffected youths turn to neighborhood gangs, which incessantly terrorize communities [20].…”

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Gangs in Nigeria: an updated examination

Matusitz

Repass

2009

Crime Law Soc Change

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This paper analyzes gangs in Nigeria, providing an updated examination of their current strategies and activities. The premise of this analysis partly draws on Social Identity Theory, with respect to gang affiliation. Particularly explored are (1) gang cultism as a common phenomenon on college campuses in Nigeria (through their malicious, secret, fraternity-like activities) and (2) the role of Islam in Nigerian gangs. The case study of the 'Yan Daba, urban gangs particularly found in the northern part of Nigeria, is used to illustrate the authors' arguments. A brief comparison of Nigerian Muslim gangs with European Muslim gangs is also provided.

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“…Su influjo incluso fue sentido en Bogotá, gracias a la "ley zanahoria" del alcalde Antanas Mockus (146). Estas experiencias exitosas fueron las que permitieron la creación del Centro de Investigación para el Estudio y Prevención de la Violencia (CISALVA) (86)(87)(88)(89)(90)(91)(92)(93)(94)(95). Los estudios realizados en Cali, así como en otras ciudades del país principalmente por Klevens y colaboradores (85)(86)(87)(88), son considerados ahora como hitos de la epidemiología de la violencia en Colombia.…”

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La otra transición epidemiológica: hitos en el desarrollo de la epidemiología de los factores de riesgo en Colombia

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Este artículo describe la manera como emergió la epidemiología de los factores de riesgo en Colombia y algunos desarrollos posteriores. Los orígenes de la epidemiología de los factores de riesgo se relacionan con la situación sanitaria nacional de mediados del siglo XX, que muestran un cambio en el perfil de presentación de enfermedades infecciosas y nutricionales hacia un perfil con predominio de enfermedades crónicas y traumatismos. Se describen los principales hitos en la historia de la epidemiología de los factores de riesgo nacional: los estudios sobre bocio endémico, cáncer gástrico y cáncer de cuello uterino, y efectos adversos de la desnutrición infantil, y las encuestas de salud locales. El influjo que la Fundación Rockefeller y la Organización Panamericana de la Salud tuvieron sobre la enseñanza de la epidemiología en Colombia es destacado. Finalmente, se describen las principales líneas de investigación actuales y se sugieren algunas pautas de investigación para los futuros historiadores de la salud pública y la epidemiología colombiana.Palabras clave: transición de la salud, epidemiología/historia, factores de riesgo, Colombia. The other epidemiologic transition: landmarks in the development of risk factor epidemiology in ColombiaThe history of risk factor epidemiology is detailed as it emerged in Colombia as well as more recent developments. The origins of risk factor epidemiology are described in the context of the national health situation of the mid-20 th century, when changes were occurring in the profiles of infectious and nutritional diseases in comparison to chronic diseases and traumatisms. The main achievements in the history of national risk factor epidemiology are described, including: the studies on endemic goiter, gastric and uterine cervical cancers, adverse effects of child undernourishment, and the institution of local health surveys. The important influence of the Rockefeller Foundation and the Pan American Health Organization on the epidemiology education in Colombia is highlighted. Finally, the main, currently active research lines in epidemiology are described. Investigative guidelines are suggested for future historians of Colombian public health and epidemiology.

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Violence: a challenge for public health and for all

Cited by 20 publications

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Exposição à violência e problemas de saúde mental em países em desenvolvimento: uma revisão da literatura

Exposição à violência e problemas de saúde mental em países em desenvolvimento: uma revisão da literatura

Gangs in Nigeria: an updated examination

La otra transición epidemiológica: hitos en el desarrollo de la epidemiología de los factores de riesgo en Colombia

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