Recognizing Signs Of Women Abuse CIHR Experts Speak Out In Light Of National Day Of Remembrance

Abuse of women is a serious problem in our society. Almost 1 in 10 women are physically abused by an intimate partner in any given year, and on average, 72 women are killed by their partner, or ex-partner, every year in Canada. In light of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6, Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts are speaking out and sharing what they have learned on the health implications of violence. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Women's Health / OBGYN on December 2nd, 2007