sábado, 15 de junio de 2013

CDC Features - Elder Abuse Prevention

CDC Features - Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. In the United States alone, over 500,000 older adults are believed to be abused or neglected each year. These statistics are likely an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family, or friends about the violence.
There are six types of maltreatment that occur among people over the age of 60. These include:
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  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Abandonment
  • Financial Abuse
See Elder Abuse: Definitions for more detailed information.

Working to prevent elder abuse

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to prevent violence before it occurs. Our activities include:
  • Documenting the extent of the problem,
  • Conducting research on the factors that put people at risk or protect them from violence,
  • Creating and evaluating the effectiveness of prevention programs,
  • Helping state and local partners plan, implement, and evaluate prevention programs, and
  • Conducting research on the effective adoption and dissemination of prevention strategies.

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