Breast Cancer Information
Cervical Cancer Information
Domestic Violence Information

Domestic Violence Information

Studies made in Mexico, show the magnitude of this problem:

  • One out of 5 women has been a victim of an aggression by her current partner.
  • One out of 3 has suffered from domestic violence by her partner in some time of her life.
  • Approximately, 25% of these women were injured during thier most vulnerable stage: pregnancy.
  • Only 18.6% of injured or battered women asked help due to lack of confidence or shame.
  • In 74% of the cases, the leading aggresor was their partner, with women between the ages of 30 and 34 being the most affected group.
  • One out of 5 women accepts a submissive role and believes that men have to show their partners that "he is in charge."
About  |   Events  |   Survivor Stories  |   Contact  |   Founding Partners  |   Home

Partners:

© 2008 Los Cabos Women's Wellness Foundation

English  |   Español  Contact   |    Founding Partners   |    Home