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Chronic Health Conditions Associated with Intimate Partner Violence

by alison b
Posted: Tue., February 12, 2008, 04:21 pm

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Topics: Arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, intimate partner violence, Risk factors, News

One in four women experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence and abuse in their lifetime. And now, according to a recent survey by the CDC, intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with poor health, chronic disease, injury and disability. Over 40,000 women nationwide were surveyed, and the results are astonishing. Women who suffered from intimate partner violence reported a higher prevalence of these chronic health conditions: Diabetes Arthritis Asthma Stroke High blood cholesterol Heart disease

by EmpowHer
Posted: Sat., February 9, 2008, 07:45 am

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Topics: Diabetes , diabetes, Diabetes

Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes. Share your experiences and inspire other women.

New England Journal of Medicine: Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk

by EmpowHer
Posted: Thu., February 7, 2008, 10:37 am

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Topics: diabetes, Prevention, EmpowHer News

By Serena Gordon EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- People with type 2 diabetes who are already showing signs of some kidney damage may be able to significantly lower their risk of death by treating multiple risk factors at once.