GBV-related ED cases show distinct features that characterise the visible spectrum of violence against girls and women in emergency settings. These patterns highlight the need for improved documentation and greater awareness of less visible presentations. Cross-national variability underscores the need for harmonised surveillance protocols to capture the true burden of GBV in Europe.
The Lancet Public Health published a clinical update in Infectious Disease on 01 Apr 2026.
The item focuses on Gender-based violence against women and girls aged ≥15 years presenting to European emergency departments: a multinational, cross-sectional analysis.
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