Prevalence of Sexual Violence Against Children and Use of Social Services - Seven Countries, 2007-2013

Sumner et al assess sexual violence against children erodes the strong foundation that children require for leading healthy and productive lives. Globally, studies show that exposure to violence during childhood can increase vulnerability to a broad range of mental and physical health problems, rang...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2015, Vol.64 (21), p.565
Main Authors: Sumner, Steven A, Mercy, James A, Saul, Janet, Motsa-Nzuza, Nozipho, Kwesigabo, Gideon, Buluma, Robert, Marcelin, Louis H, Lina, Hang, Shawa, Mary, Moloney-Kitts, Michele, Kilbane, Theresa, Sommarin, Clara, Ligiero, Daniela P, Brookmeyer, Kathryn, Chiang, Laura, Lea, Veronica, Lee, Juliette, Kress, Howard, Hillis, Susan D
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Sex crimes
Teenage pregnancy
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Summary:Sumner et al assess sexual violence against children erodes the strong foundation that children require for leading healthy and productive lives. Globally, studies show that exposure to violence during childhood can increase vulnerability to a broad range of mental and physical health problems, ranging from depression and unwanted pregnancy to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (1,2). Despite this, in many countries, the extent of sexual violence against children is unknown; estimates are needed to stimulate prevention and response efforts and to monitor progress.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X