Of 31 consecutive male patients referred for evaluation of marital
violence, 19 (61.3%) had histories of severe head injury. Although the
relationship between child abuse and head injury did not reach an
acceptable level of significance, it did indicate a trend toward a positive
relationship. Alcohol abuse, reported by 48.4% of the sample, was
significantly associated with head injury. Confirmation of biological
etiologies in marital aggression would have implications for prevention and
treatment.
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