Publications by authors named "Maragaret Peden"
J Adolesc Health
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Interpersonal violence significantly contributes to adolescent deaths and disabilities, with 24.8% of such deaths occurring in this age group.
- In 2019, adolescent males experienced nearly six times the rate of deaths from interpersonal violence compared to females, although females faced a much higher burden from sexual violence.
- The study suggests that gender inequality influences the rates of violence, being more prevalent in less equal societies, highlighting the need for global initiatives to address these intertwined issues.
