Rape at US colleges often fueled by alcohol

Article Abstract:

A change in Wisconsin state law, which took effect in June 2006, was designed to protect women at risk of sexual assault by acquaintances at social gatherings where alcohol is served on or near college campuses. The incidence of rape is estimated to be 35 per 1000 female college students per year in the US, with most rapes occurring in social situations and about half of perpetrators and rape survivors drinking alcohol at the time of assault.

Public affairs, Students, College, Social aspects, Risk factors, College students, Alcoholism, Sex crimes

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What Can We Do About Violence?

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Violence constitutes a significant public health problem. Gun violence, domestic and spousal abuse, and child abuse have widespread social and emotional costs. Restriciting access to guns and improving gun safety with trigger locks and loaded chamber indicators may reduce gun-related violence. Violence within families often reflects behaviors learned by children from their parents, and requires more complex intervention.

Editorial, Statistical Data Included, Prevention, Child abuse, Violence, Family violence, Domestic violence

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Global road safety crisis remedy sought: 1.2 million killed, 50 million injured annually

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization designated road safety as the theme for World Health Day in order to raise awareness about road traffic injuries. The WHO recommends tried and true safety measures for drivers and vehicles as well as strategies for designing transportation systems, as 1.2 million individuals are killed and an additional 50 million are injured on roadways each year.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Highway Safety Programs, Reports, Traffic accidents, Traffic safety, Casualties

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