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Violence is a serious public health problem in the United States. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. In 2009, almost 16,800 people were victims of homicide and nearly 37,000 took their own life.

The number of violent deaths tells only part of the story. Many more survive violence and are left with permanent physical and emotional scars. Violence also erodes communities by reducing productivity, decreasing property values, and disrupting social services.

CDC is committed to stopping violence before it begins.

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CDC Special Supplement—Youth Violence Protective Factors
Increase understanding of protective factors for youth violence perpetration by clarifying methods for conceptualizing, measuring, and distinguishing risk and protective effects.

Breaking the Silence – Public Health’s Role in Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
This session of Grand Rounds explores Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
The document is designed to aid in the collection of surveillance data and is intended to promote and improve consistency of abusive head trauma surveillance for public health purposes.

Economic Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect
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