Title: Medical Costs and Productivity Losses Due to Interpersonal and Self-Directed Violence in the United States

Publication Date: June 2007

What does it say?

This study tallied the annual medical costs and productivity losses of violence to be more than $70 billion. This study recommends placing priority on the prevention of firearm-related homicides and suicides among adolescent and young adult males to alleviate the largest portion of the economic burden (see p. 480). 

How can I use it?

This study makes a strong case that violent injury is a major drain on society and that firearm violence amongst young males in particular should be a priority area.

Citation

Phaedra S. Corso, James A Mercy, Thomas R. Simon, Eric A. Finkelstein, Ted Miller, “Medical Costs and Productivity Losses Due to Interpersonal and Self-Directed Violence in the United States,” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 32 (2007): 474-482.

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