Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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To Discuss: A tip to protect ourselves from assault.
Introduction: The lawful word assault refers to an effort by one individual to cause severe physical injury to another individual. Assault is both a offense and a communal immoral, and may effect in unlawful accusation and or communal legal responsibility.
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