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Abuse and neglect of older adults : a discussion paper.: H72-21/162-1998E-PDF

"The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occured in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989. Existing problems in defining abuse and neglect, issues surrounding data on incidence and prevalence, the lack of progress on the theoretical front and the related problems of identifying risk factors are revisited." - Executive summary, p. iii.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Health Canada.
TitleAbuse and neglect of older adults : a discussion paper.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Other formatsPhysical text-[English]
Note(s)
  • Issued also in French under title: Mauvais traitements et négligence à l'égard des aînés, document de travail.
  • "Prepared by L. McDonald and A. Collins for the Family Violence Prevention Unit, Health Canada"--p. [2] of cover.
  • Cover title.
  • Includes bibliographical references: p. 61-80.
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : Health Canada, c2000.
Author / Contributor
  • McDonald, Lynn,1947-
  • Collins, A.
Descriptionvii, 80 p.
Catalogue number
  • H72-21/162-1998E-PDF
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