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The effects of violence on women’s health.

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    Violence against women can have fatal consequences, including homicide and suicide.
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    Sexual violence can cause unintended pregnancies, induced abortions, gynaecological problems and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
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    Violence during pregnancy increases the probability of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term birth, and low birth weight.
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    It can lead to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep difficulties, eating disorders, emotional distress and suicide attempts.
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    Health effects can also include headaches, back pain, abdominal pain, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, limited mobility and poor overall health.