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Scott, Kathryn D. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
This study examined the impact of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on the mental health status of the Los Angeles Epidemiologic Catchment Area. A history of CSA was found to significantly increase an individual's odds of developing eight psychiatric disorders in adulthood. CSA's effect on the community level was also found to be substantial.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Incidence
