Abstract
Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years–United States, 1981-2010.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention~~~~~~
Homicide disproportionately affects persons aged 10Ð24 years in the United States and consistently ranks in the top three leading causes of death in this age group, resulting in approximately 4,800 deaths and an estimated $9 billion in lost productivity and medical costs in 2010.