Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy
Published: Dec 17, 2021 10:08 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2021 10:17 AM
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has described violence against women as a health issue, a violation of women's human rights, bodily integrity, and sexual and reproductive rights.
He said abused women were more likely than non-abused women to engage in high-risk behaviour, such as smoking and substance use disorders.
“Furthermore, the chronic stress caused by violence is linked to higher rates of chronic diseases...
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