Prevalence and Correlates of Emotional, Physical, Sexual, and Financial Abuse and Potential Neglect in the United States: The National Elder Mistreatment Study

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Authors

Ron Acierno · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

M.A. Hernández · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Ananda B. Amstadter · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Heidi S. Resnick · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Kenneth Steve · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Wendy Muzzy · Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Dean G. Kilpatrick

Abstract

Our data showed that abuse of the elderly is prevalent. Addressing low social support with preventive interventions could have significant public health implications.

Topics & Keywords

Elder Abuse and Neglect Intimate Partner and Family Violence Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 100, Issue 2, pp. 292-297

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2009.163089

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