Multiple health implications of women`s early marriage go beyond early childbearing
(PHYSorg.com Medicine & Health)

A new study of four South Asian countries reveals complex associations between early marriage and women`s education, health and nutrition that go beyond the impacts of early childbearing. These health implications-which include higher risk of domestic violence and poor mental health-may also affect the next generation of children. Furthermore, increased education has had some, but not enough, success in delaying girls` marriage. The study, published in open-access journal Frontiers in Public Health, provides evidence showing why early marriage should be considered a major public health issue.