Women are at increased risk of developing asthma due to abuse.

Women who have experienced domestic violence have a 52% higher risk of developing atopic diseases than others. In particular, we are talking about asthma and dermatitis. These conclusions were made by British scientists in the course of a study involving more than 62,000 women. The fact is that in women who have experienced abuse, the regulation of the immune system can change in response to stress. The study has a limitation - women who experienced violence were more likely to smoke than participants in the control group.