Proximity to the U.S./Mexico Border, Alcohol Outlet Density and Population-Based Sociodemographic Correlates of Spatially Aggregated Violent Crimes in California

In conclusion, several population level characteristics including ethnic composition, community socioeconomic stability, and alcohol availability are associated with violent crime rates. Contrary to public perceptions, violent crime rates increase as distance to the Mexico border increases.PMID:33640486 | DOI:10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.02.009

Source: Annals of Epidemiology - February 28, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Raul Caetano Patrice A C Vaeth Paul J Gruenewald William R Ponicki Zoe Kaplan Rachelle Annechino Source Type: research