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OTTAWA (December 4, 2006) - Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes. According to Statistics Canada, fewer than 10% of sexual assaults are reported to the police. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) experts are available to discuss the health implications of violence in light of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6.
The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health currently supports more than 100 researchers and graduate students on the topic of violence.
"Their studies identify groups at risk of violence and the factors that influence this behaviour. The studies also analyze the effects on the victims," said Dr. Miriam Stewart, Scientific Director for CIHR Institute of Gender and Health. "The research helps better inform strategies for prevention and intervention."
Here are a few examples of CIHR-funded research:
Dr. Miriam Stewart, Scientific Director for CIHR Institute of Gender and Health, is available to comment on the health risks of abused women. The CIHR-funded researchers are also available for interviews.
CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health is the first research institute in the world to examine the health of women and girls, men and boys. It champions efforts to better understand how sex and gender influence access to the health system, chronic conditions, disabilities, health across the lifespan, health behaviour, addictions and environmental determinants of health.
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Further information:
Marie-France Poirier, CIHR Media Relations, (613) 941-4563, mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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