HOMICIDE IN ELDERLY

Authors
HEINEMANN A PUSCHEL K
Citation
A. Heinemann et K. Puschel, HOMICIDE IN ELDERLY, Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie, 27(5), 1994, pp. 306-312
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Geiatric & Gerontology","Geiatric & Gerontology
Journal title
Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie → ACNP
ISSN journal
0044281X
Volume
27
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
306 - 312
Database
ISI
SICI code
0044-281X(1994)27:5<306:HIE>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
At the Institute for Legal Medicine in Hamburg, 105 cases of homicide among the elderly (greater than or equal to 65 years of age) have been analyzed. The study shows typical characteristics in personal and soc ial conditions of victims and offenders. The problem of victimization is described. Finally, preventive measures are discussed.