A study by the Hunter Medical Research Institute, spanning almost 2 decades, has found women who have experienced domestic violence are at a higher risk of suffering from long term health problems.
The study of 17,000 women from three different age groups found women who had ever lived with a violent partner had consistently worse health than women who hadn’t.
Its the first study worldwide of its kind.
If you are experiencing violence at the hands of a partner, you can find help by calling the domestic violence hotline on 1800 RESPECT.