Death, injury, illness, disability With domestic abuse being reported as one of the leading causes of death in women, the effects of domestic abuse are devastating. Victims suffer from bruises, cuts, broken bones, lost teeth and hair, miscarriage, and serious pregnancy complications. In addition to this, the effects of domestic violence can cause or worsen chronic health problems like asthma, epilepsy, digestive problems (Women’s Aid, 2016). Injuries from domestic violence can cause or exacerbate death, illness, and disability.
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