Violence Against Women

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN is a serious public health problem. It is a major cause of female morbidity and mortality and, in industrialised countries like Australia where many diseases are now controlled, a very significant component of the burden of disease in our communities.

The causes of violence against women cannot be isolated from complex factors including power inequities and an acceptance of violence in the wider environment. It can impact on every aspect of the victim's life, including her health. It is this aspect of violence against women which is included in Queensland Health's mission statement:

Helping people to better health and well-being

This page last updated: 27 July, 2006
Review date: July, 2007