Journal Published Online: 01 January 1984
Volume 29, Issue 1

Incidence of Bite Marks in a Selected Juvenile Population: A Preliminary Report

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A study of the frequency of bite marks among sheltered children was conducted for a period of three months in the juvenile care facilities in Las Vegas, NV. The study demonstrated an incidence of 1 545 bite marks per 100 000 population. Analysis of the age, sex, and location of bite marks is presented. The study demonstrated an incidence comparable to diseases such as gonorrhea.

Author Information

Rawson, RD
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Koot, A
Clark County Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, North Las Vegas, NV
Martin, C
Clark County Juvenile Court Services, Las Vegas, NV
Jackson, J
, Las Vegas, NV
Novosel, S
, Las Vegas, NV
Richardson, A
, Las Vegas, NV
Bender, T
, Las Vegas, NV
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS11657J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11657J