India, March 27 -- Older women and women with disabilities can be extremely isolated when violence occurs, complicating their ability to seek help and report the abuse

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging increased focus on a hidden epidemic: Violence against women with disabilities and older women. A recent press release by the global health agency highlighted the lack of data on this issue, calling for better research and tailored support for these vulnerable populations.

Existing data suggests a high prevalence of violence against these groups, the WHO said. However, the true scope of the problem remains unclear due to a critical gap in data collection.

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