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“Women aged fifteen through forty-four are more likely to be maimed or die from male violence than from cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and war combined.” quote by Nicholas D. Kristof
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““Women aged fifteen through forty-four are more likely to be maimed or die from male violence than from cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and war combined.””

Nicholas D. Kristof

About This Quote

Women aged 15‑44 face higher risk of death or maiming from male violence than from many other major health threats combined.

In simple terms: Male violence threatens women more than many diseases.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for gender safety.

Themes

gender violence public health inequality risk

Mood

urgent somber

Type

advocacy informative

When to use this quote

  • community activism
  • legislative reform
  • education campaigns
  • health initiatives

Key Concepts

sociology policy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies reduce male‑perpetrated violence?
  • What policies protect vulnerable women?
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