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Risk of mortality by aggression: A retrospective cohort study in women with notification of interpersonal violence in Brazil

The present study investigated the incidence of mortality by aggression in women who experienced interpersonal violence. The study also aimed to identify whether intimate partner violence (IPV) was associated with the risk of death by aggression.

This was a population-based retrospective cohort study linking data from the National Disease Notification System and the Mortality Information System.

The results of this study highlight the impact of ethnic group on the risk of death among women experiencing interpersonal violence. Intersectoral coordination strategies are required to promote early detection of violence and comprehensive care.

Published March 2025

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