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In other areas, such as violence, we do not have the definitive science base to move forward, but we know that we can apply the tools of epidemiology to increase our understanding and intervene in that type of epidemic as well. Moreover, reaching these goals – which we know can be done – will yield a significant pay-off. It is rare for health interventions to dramatically alter life expectancy, but these – singly or in combination – will.