Over 50% of murder offenders were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, with alcohol being the most common. Colombia has the highest per capita homicide rate, while Qatar has the lowest. Homicide is a leading cause of infant mortality in the US and occupational deaths in restaurants and hotels.
A 2010 study showed that over 50% of murder offenders were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. More than one substance was detected in over 25% of cases. Nearly 40% of the offenders were under the influence of alcohol, and the most common drugs used to commit murders were cannabis and opiates.
More facts about the murders:
The country with the highest per capita homicide rate is Colombia, closely followed by South Africa. The country with the lowest per capita homicide rate is Qatar.
In 2006, homicide was the second leading cause of infant mortality in the United States.
In the 2000s, the leading cause of occupational deaths in restaurants and hotels was homicide, with 80% of deaths resulting from homicides.
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