Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has described violence against women as a health issue, a violation of women's human rights, bodily integrity, and sexual and reproductive rights.

He said abused women were more likely than non-abused women to engage in high-risk behaviour, such as smoking and substance use disorders.

“Furthermore, the chronic stress caused by violence is linked to higher rates of chronic diseases...