Study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship

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A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that more than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

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