Young Female Violent Death Trends in the General Population During the Vietnam era

5 birth cohorts of young American women who became age 20 before, during, & after the Vietnam war were selected for this study of motor vehicle accident, suicide, & homicide between ages 13 & 30. Suicide & homicide increased strongly in succeeding years (1953-1986). Motor vehicle accident rates were affected primarily by age. Age, birth cohort membership, & age x cohort interaction significantly affected suicide & homicide rates, with the 19-24-year-olds most greatly affected. (61 refs.)