Health Consequences of Child Marriage in Africa

Health Consequences of Child Marriage in Africa

Despite international agreements and national laws, marriage of girls <18 years of age is common worldwide and affects millions. Child marriage is a human rights violation that prevents girls from obtaining an education, enjoying optimal health, bonding with others their own age, maturing, and ul...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Nawal M. Nour
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-11-01
Series:	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:	Child marriage early marriage maternal mortality HIV/AIDS fistula perspective
Online Access:	https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/11/06-0510_article

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