'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

Assault rate (cases per 100,000 population)

2005201020112012201320142015
Argentina363.0415.6417.6
Uruguay15.415.213.812.513.713.6
Brazil360.4357.7362.1323.9
Paraguay38.631.432.031.713.011.910.3