Escrito por Nuria Querol i Viñas | 16 Julio 2006
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Studies using direct interviews to examine subjects with multiple acts of violence point to an association between a pattern of childhood animal cruelty and later serious, recurrent aggression against people. Identification of such a relationship could improve understanding of impulsive violence and facilitate early intervention and prevention.

PMID: 3591990 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]