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Beyond bruises: the lifelong toll of violence on women’s health

The major health consequences of violence against women present a compelling case for global prevention, detection and intervention initiatives.

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Seedat, S., Halligan, S.L. Beyond bruises: the lifelong toll of violence on women’s health. Nat Med 29, 3008–3009 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02654-4

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