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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-19-2014
Epidemiology of violence: an approach to the problem through violent death in the contemporary brazilian society – Santa Catarina case
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1996;49(2):157-164
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEpidemiology of violence: an approach to the problem through violent death in the contemporary brazilian society – Santa Catarina case
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1996;49(2):157-164
DOI 10.1590/S0034-71671996000200002
Views6See moreThis paper discusses the problem of violence and its expression upon mortality due to external causes. A few indicators are offered, which have been worked upon it to emphasise the importance of the theme. In a general way, the study demonstrates violent death has had its magnitude increased along the years, not only throughout Latin America but also in Brazil and in Santa Catarina.


