Hierarchical Bayesian spatial models for alcohol availability, drug "hot spots" and violent crime
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ecologic studies have shown a relationship between alcohol outlet densities, illicit drug use and violence. The present study examined this relationship in the City of Houston, Texas, using a sample of 439 census tracts. Neighborhood...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Health Geographics |
Online Access: | http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/5/1/54 |