How does physical abuse affect a person?

Physical abuse may lead to bruises, cuts, welts, burns, fractures, internal injuries, or in the most extreme cases death. Initial impact on children will be the immediate pain and suffering and medical problems caused by the physical injury. However, the pain will last long after the bruises and wounds have healed.

What are the effects of gender violence?

Men who have been raped have a long term increased risk of acquiring HIV and are at risk of alcohol abuse, depression and suicide. Reproductive health – women who have been raped are at risk of unwanted pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Is violence only physical?

Violence is here defined not only as resulting in physical injury but as being present where psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation occurs; acts of omission or neglect, and not only of commission, can therefore be categorised as violent.

Why is violence an important issue?

Crime and violence experienced by individuals living in a community is an important public health issue. Violence can lead to premature death or cause non-fatal injuries. 2. People who survive violent crime endure physical pain and suffering3 and may also experience mental distress and reduced quality of life.

How can violence affect your life?

It causes depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. It also contributes to cancer, heart disease, stroke and HIV/AIDS because victims of violence often try to cope with their traumatic experiences by adopting risky behaviours such as using tobacco, alcohol and drugs, as well as engaging in unsafe sex.

How can we solve the crime rate?

A crime rate is calculated by dividing the number of reported crimes by the total population; the result is multiplied by 100,000. For example, in 2010 there were 58,100 robberies in California and the population was

Did you know facts about violence?

Each year, 1.4 million people worldwide lose their lives to violence. For every person who dies as a result of violence, many more are injured and suffer from a range of physical, sexual, reproductive and mental health problems.