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FORENSIC MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ELDER ABUSE
Abstract
The issue of elder abuse and neglect is an important public health problem that requires urgent attention from social assistance institutions, health systems, political institutions and citizens, can create devastating individual and social consequences, and is not unfortunately adequately reported. Elder abuse can cause serious consequences on both mental and physical health, such as injury, death, anxiety, depression, substance addiction, and suicide.
Necessary precautions should be taken to prevent elder abuse. First of all, it is very important to raise awareness of elder abuse and to raise awareness of the entire society on this issue.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
December 31, 2023
Submission Date
October 18, 2023
Acceptance Date
December 27, 2023
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 45 Number: 4