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The physician's role in the prevention of femicide in Canada

Authors :
Bradley, Nori L.
Gawad, Nada
McNamara, Jaclyn
Ahmed, Najma
Source :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. December 6, 2021, Vol. 193 Issue 48, pE1844, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In Canada, a woman is murdered every 2.5 days--ranging from 144 to 178 murders each year between 2015 and 2019 (1,2)--and in 2021, the rate of femicide is trending even [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
193
Issue :
48
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.684307773
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.211324