Health care providers need training to recognize signs of domestic violence, says nursing expert

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 13:00 in Health & Medicine

Despite billions of dollars spent on health care each year, the United States ranks 27th out of 33 developed countries for life expectancy at birth. Leading causes of infant mortality are complications related to pre-term birth or low birth weight-outcomes that have been linked with domestic violence. A University of Missouri researcher says a key factor in addressing this issue is preventing violence against mothers and children.

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