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Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Violence against women : the hidden health burden
Authors:	Heise, Lori Pitanguy, Jacqueline Germain, Adrienne
Keywords:	Overview;Health;Economic costs
Year:	1994
Publisher:	World Bank, Washington
Citation:	No. 255
Notes:	Although gender-based violence is a serious health problem, it is rarely viewed as a public health issue. This paper brings together existing data on the dimensions of violence against women worldwide and reviews literature on the health impact of violence against women. Examines relationship between violence and maternal mortality, health care utilisation, child survival, AIDS prevention and socioeconomic development. Explores interventions in primary prevention, justice system reform, health care response, programmes to assist victims and treatment programmes for perpetrators. Argues that any strategy to eliminate violence must address the root causes of the problem in addition to treating the symptoms.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12130
ISBN:	9780821329801
Physical description:	ix, 72 p. ; 28 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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