For women in South Asia, intimate partner violence is a greater risk factor for poor health than obesity, smoking, or alcohol use—placing violence among the leading drivers of disability and chronic illness— a situation that demands a paradigm shift to view domestic violence as a risk factor that impacts health
Why intimate partner violence is an under-recognised public health crisis in India
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Source: thehindu.com

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