A STUDY ON THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND PUBLIC HEALTH

In the ancient past Women had very high position in the society., as days go by
women had a secondary treatment ,they try to evolve themselves in all the activities. Women are
abused as poor in mental and physical health, more injuries, and a greater need for medical
resources. The impact of gender-based abuse on physical health can be immediate and long-term.
Women who are abused rarely seek medical care for acute trauma, however. In the United States
Women who have been abused seek treatment for the resulting with greater injuries women
never be attributed to. Survivors of abuse often exhibit negative health behaviors, including
alcohol and drug abuse. Chronic health problems stemming from abuse include chronic pain
,neurological problems, symptoms, including fainting and seizures; gastrointestinal disorders;
and cardiac problemsi . As per the WHO international Study on Women’s Health and Domestic
Violence found that women who are abused in Brazil, Japan, and Peru are almost twice as likely
as non-abused women. Abused women often live in fear and suffer from depression, anxiety,
and even post-traumatic stress disorder.