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Homicide is fourth leading cause of death in people aged 10-29 years: WHO

New Delhi, Jul 17 (UNI) An estimated 2,00,000 homicides occur worldwide among youth aged 10–29 years each year, making it the fourth leading cause of death for people in this age group, says World Health Organisation(WHO). Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide. Globally, 83 per cent of youth homicide victims are males, and in all countries males also constitute the majority of perpetrators. Rates of youth homicide among females are much lower than rates among males almost everywhere. In the years 2000-2012, rates of youth homicide decreased in most countries, although the decrease has been greater in high-income countries than in low- and middle-income countries. For every young person killed by violence, more sustain injuries that require hospital treatment, the Health Organisation said. Firearm attacks end more often in fatal injuries than assaults that involve fists, feet, knives, and blunt objects. Youth homicide and non-fatal violence not only contribute greatly to the global burden of premature death, injury and disability, but also have a serious, often lifelong, impact on a person's psychological and social functioning. This can affect victims' families, friends and communities. Youth violence increases the costs of health, welfare and criminal justice services; reduces productivity; decreases the value of property. Sexual violence also affects a significant proportion of youth. For example, 3–24 per cent of women surveyed in the “WHO Multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence” reported that their first sexual experience was forced. Physical fighting and bullying are also common among young people. A study of 40 developing countries showed that an average of 42 per cent of boys and 37 per cent of girls were exposed to bullying. Preventing youth violence requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the social determinants of violence, such as income inequality, rapid demographic and social change, and low levels of social protection. Critical to reducing the immediate consequences of youth violence are improvements in pre-hospital and emergency care, including access to care. UNI NY SV ADG 1020
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