Sept 21 (Reuters) - Here are some key findings of a World Health Organisation report on deaths from violence among young people in Europe:
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* Violence is the third highest cause of death in the European region among people aged 10 to 29 and leads to the loss of 15,000 lives a year.
* Murder rates in low- and middle-income countries in the region are nearly seven times higher than those in high-income countries.
* Four out of five victims of killings are male.
* About 40 percent of the violent deaths of young people are due to knives and other sharp implements.
* Research shows that youth and knife violence can be prevented.
* The best evidence for prevention supports programmes that target children early in life, such as parenting programmes, preschool enrichment and life skills interventions.
* Introducing bullying prevention programmes in schools and managing alcohol and drug use are also important in preventing violence among young people.
* Effective early interventions are also cost effective, and can have broader benefits including improved school performance, reduced substance abuse and crime, and better employment prospects.
SOURCE: World Health Organisation (Compiled by Kate Kelland, editing by Tim Pearce)
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