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Impact of crime on the rural elderly

  • S. Grimes
  • , E. Breen
  • , J. Fogarty
  • , G. Burke
  • Galway University Hospital

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Abstract

Two hundred and seven persons over 65 years of age were interviewed to determine the impact of crime on their lives. The setting was during a much publicised series of assaults on the rural elderly in their homes. Seventy two per cent were upset, 40% of the total were moderately upset and 26% suffered a major upset. Females and those over 75 years old were most upset. Some aspect of change of lifestyle was found in the vast majority.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22
Number of pages1
JournalIrish Medical Journal
Volume83
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

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