Resumen

ESPIN FALCON, Julio Cesar et al. Violence, a health problem. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2008, vol.24, n.4. ISSN 0864-2125.

Violence has become a problem for public health all over the world. Different types have been recognized: physical, psychological and sexual violence. Their causes may vary depending on the sociocultural context. The present paper is aimed at identifying violence as a health problem and at describing the types of violence according to the characteristics of those who commit the violent act and to the nature of them.

Palabras clave : Violence; physical violence; psychological violence and sexual violence.

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