Risk factors for childhood homicides in Ohio: a birth certificate-based case-control study

Having an unmarried mother increased risk of homicide almost fivefold. Having a teenage mother, a mother who had not graduated from high school, and being of Black race or low birthweight each increased the risk by approximately threefold. (Abstract amended)

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1991-08, Vol.81 (Aug 91), p.1052-1054
Main Authors: Winpisinger, K A, Indian, R W, Hopkins, R S, Hostetler, J R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Homicide
Ohio
Risk factors
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Summary:Having an unmarried mother increased risk of homicide almost fivefold. Having a teenage mother, a mother who had not graduated from high school, and being of Black race or low birthweight each increased the risk by approximately threefold. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0090-0036