Physical abuse and maltreatment by in-laws is not uncommon among pregnant and postpartum women in India, and may be compromising maternal and child health, according to a new study.
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August 17, 2010
July 22, 2010
Link between childhood physical abuse and heart disease
Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of heart disease in adulthood, according to new findings.
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November 3, 2009
Childhood Physical Abuse Linked To Arthritis, Study Finds
Adults who had experienced physical abuse as children have 56 percent higher odds of osteoarthritis compared to those who have not been abused, according to a new study.
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June 25, 2009
Childhood Physical Abuse Linked To Cancer
Childhood physical abuse is associated with elevated rates of cancer in adulthood, according to a new study.
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