Deprivation and violence in the community: a perspective from a UK Accident and Emergency Department.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Using routinely collected data from an Accident and Emergency department over a 12 month period, we demonstrated a strong correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient 0.90; 95% Confidence Intervals, 0.77-0.96) between material deprivation and attendance following violent assault.
Medical subject headings
- Emergency Service, Hospital
- Poverty Areas
- Violence