Violence: Has been explicitly identified as

Violence has been explicitly identified as a significant public health problem. This glossary clarifies widely used definitions and concepts of violence within the public health field, building on those promoted through the 2002 World Report on ... Violence against children threatens not only children’s survival and health but also their emotional well-being and future prospects. Violence against children is widespread and pervasive and remains a harsh reality for millions of children in India. Over half of the world’s children have experienced severe violence and 64 per cent of these are in South Asia. All children have the right to be protected from violence , exploitation and abuse. Yet, millions of children worldwide from all ... Traditional definitions of violence focus on overt, physical acts causing injury, but these are inadequate. Violence also includes psychological abuse, harm to animals and objects, and indirect violence . Diverse perspectives have emerged to understand the broader scope, including social structures that oppress human beings. Violence is thus seen as direct or indirect attacks or abuses that cause physical or psychological harm to persons or animals, or damage to property . WHO fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, WHO response.