Expert panel recommendations on elder mistreatment using a public health framework

Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 45-65

  Ingram, Eben M ^a  

^a CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION   (United States)

Author keywords

Elder abuse; Elder mistreatment; Neglect; Primary prevention; Public health

Indexed keywords

EID: 7444225713     PISSN: 08946566     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J084v15n02_03     Document Type: Review

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