2010
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2010000900013
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Abstract: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the profile of physical abuse against older people who underwent forensic examination at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil. The cases, with data from 1,027 forensic reports, were described according to characteristics of the incident, victim, and aggressor. Most cases of violence were produced by mechanical energy, either with blunt objects or by empty-handed attack; the most common day of the week was Sunday, most frequently in… Show more

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“…These findings differ from those reported by other authors who found that most victims of physical aggression were retired or pensioners [21].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
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“…These findings differ from those reported by other authors who found that most victims of physical aggression were retired or pensioners [21].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…In relation to the context in which aggressions were experienced, it was observed that the proportion of maxillofacial trauma was higher among cases of community violence in relation to cases of violence in the victim's residence. These findings differ from most studies with older adults, indicating that aggression occurs mainly in the home environment [21,25].…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
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