Homicide in children and adolescents: a case-control study in Recife, Brazil
OBJECTIVE: The homicide rate for children and adolescents in Recife, Brazil,mostly caused by firearms, is one of the highest that has been reported.The present case-control study was designed to identify factors that were potentially modifiable through preventive interventions.METHODS: Cases were 255 homicide victims under 20 years of age, who had