These question-and-answer fact sheets provide the information you need to know on over 100 women's health topics.
Language: English & Spanish (Varies by title)
Format: HTML & PDF
Date: 2000 - 2004 (Varies by title)
NWHICs FAQs are organized by category on this page.
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Adolescent Health |
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Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know | 2002 | ![]() |
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Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle | 2002 | ![]() |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 2002 | ![]() |
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Autoimmune Diseases |
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Autoimmune Diseases: Overview | 2000 | ![]() |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Fibromyalgia | 2002 | ![]() |
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Graves Disease | 2000 | ![]() |
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Hashimotos Thyroiditis | 2001 | ![]() |
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Lupus | 2003 | ![]() |
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Myasthenia Gravis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Cancer Detection |
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Breast Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Breast Self Exam | 2003 | ![]() |
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Early Stage Breast Cancer | 2002 | ![]() |
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Mammograms | 2002 | ![]() |
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Cervical Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Colorectal Cancer: Cancer of the Colon & Rectum | 2003 | ![]() |
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Lung Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Ovarian Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Pap Test | 2002 | ![]() |
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Skin Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Uterine Cancer: Cancer of the Uterus | 2003 | ![]() |
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Circulatory System (Related to Blood) |
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Anemia | 2004 | ![]() |
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Bleeding Disorders | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Cholesterol | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Pressure | 2002 | ![]() |
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Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle | 2002 | ![]() |
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Diabetes |
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Diabetes: Overview | 2003 | ![]() |
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Urinary Incontinence | 2002 | ![]() |
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Heart/Lung Conditions & Stroke |
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Angina | 2002 | ![]() |
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Asthma | 2002 | ![]() |
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Atherosclerosis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Coronary Artery Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Diagnosing Heart Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Heart Attack | 2002 | ![]() |
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Heart and Cardiovascular Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Heart Healthy Eating | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Cholesterol | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Pressure | 2002 | ![]() |
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How to Talk to your Health Care Provider About Heart Disease and Heart Health | 2002 | ![]() |
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Lung Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Organ Donation and Transplantation | 2003 | ![]() |
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Stroke | 2002 | ![]() |
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Tuberculosis | 2004 | ![]() |
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Kidney and Urinary Tract/Bladder Disorders |
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Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Disorder) | 2002 | ![]() |
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Organ Donation and Transplantation | 2003 | ![]() |
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Urinary Incontinence | 2002 | ![]() |
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Urinary Tract Infections | 2004 | ![]() |
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Mental Health |
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Anorexia Nervosa | 2004 | ![]() |
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Binge Eating Disorder | 2000 | ![]() |
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Bulimia Nervosa | 2004 | ![]() |
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Caregiver's Stress | 2002 | ![]() |
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Depression | 2002 | ![]() |
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Insomnia | 2002 | ![]() |
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Postpartum Depression | 2002 | ![]() |
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Stress and Your Health | 2004 | ![]() |
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Minority Women & Special Groups |
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Health Problems in African American Women | 2003 | ![]() |
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Health Problems in American Indian and Alaska Native Women | 2003 | ![]() |
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Health Problems in Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Women | 2003 | ![]() |
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Health Problems in Hispanic American/Latina Women | 2003 | ![]() |
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Female Genital Cutting | 2001 | ![]() |
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Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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A Healthy Diet | 2003 | ![]() |
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Anorexia Nervosa | 2004 | ![]() |
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Binge Eating Disorder | 2000 | ![]() |
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Bulimia Nervosa | 2004 | ![]() |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 2001 | ![]() |
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Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know | 2002 | ![]() |
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Folic Acid | 2003 | ![]() |
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Heart Healthy Eating | 2002 | ![]() |
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Obesity | 2002 | ![]() |
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Physical Activity | 2003 | ![]() |
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Pregnancy and a Healthy Diet | 2004 | ![]() |
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Weight Loss | 2002 | ![]() |
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Older Women |
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High Blood Pressure | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Cholesterol | 2002 | ![]() |
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Mammograms | 2002 | ![]() |
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Menopause and Menopause Treatments | 2004 | ![]() |
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Osteoporosis | 2004 | ![]() |
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Perimenopause | 2003 | ![]() |
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Urinary Incontinence | 2002 | ![]() |
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Urinary Tract Infections | 2004 | ![]() |
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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins | 2000 | ![]() |
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Other Diseases and Disorders |
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Hepatitis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 2002 | ![]() |
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Pain (Chronic Conditions & Treatment) |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 2001 | ![]() |
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Fibromyalgia | 2002 | ![]() |
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Lupus | 2003 | ![]() |
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Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle | 2002 | ![]() |
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Premenstrual Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Pregnancy and Reproductive Health |
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Bacterial Vaginosis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Birth Control Methods | 2002 | ![]() |
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Breastfeeding | 2003 | ![]() |
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Colposcopy | 2002 | ![]() |
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Douching | 2002 | ![]() |
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Emergency Contraception | 2002 | ![]() |
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Endometriosis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Female Genital Cutting | 2001 | ![]() |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Folic Acid | 2003 | ![]() |
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Hysterectomy | 2002 | ![]() |
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Infertility | 2002 | ![]() |
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Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Condition) | 2003 | ![]() |
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Menopause and Menopause Treatments | 2004 | ![]() |
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Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle | 2002 | ![]() |
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Ovarian Cysts | 2001 | ![]() |
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Pap Test | 2002 | ![]() |
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | 2002 | ![]() |
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Perimenopause | 2003 | ![]() |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | 2001 | ![]() |
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Postpartum Depression | 2002 | ![]() |
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Pregnancy and Medications | 2002 | ![]() |
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Pregnancy and and a Healthy Diet | 2004 | ![]() |
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Pregnancy Tests | 2002 | ![]() |
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Premenstrual Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Prenatal Care | 2002 | ![]() |
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Uterine Fibroids | 2004 | ![]() |
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Vaginal Yeast Infections | 2002 | ![]() |
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Preventive Care & Screenings |
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Breast Self-Exam | 2003 | ![]() |
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Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know | 2002 | ![]() |
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Colposcopy | 2002 | ![]() |
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Heart Healthy Eating | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Cholesterol | 2002 | ![]() |
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High Blood Pressure | 2002 | ![]() |
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Mammograms | 2002 | ![]() |
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Oral Health | 2004 | ![]() |
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Osteoporosis | 2004 | ![]() |
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Pap Test | 2002 | ![]() |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview | 2002 | ![]() |
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Bacterial Vaginosis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Chlamydia | 2002 | ![]() |
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Genital Herpes | 2002 | ![]() |
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Gonorrhea | 2002 | ![]() |
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Hepatitis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts | 2002 | ![]() |
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HIV/AIDS, Women and | 2002 | ![]() |
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Syphilis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Trichmoniasis | 2002 | ![]() |
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Skin Conditions |
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Skin Cancer | 2003 | ![]() |
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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins | 2000 | ![]() |
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Sleep Disorders |
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Insomnia | 2002 | ![]() |
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Narcolepsy | 2002 | ![]() |
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Restless Legs Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Sleep Apnea | 2002 | ![]() |
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Substance Abuse |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | 2002 | ![]() |
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Smoking | 2003 | ![]() |
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Violence Against Women |
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Date Rape Drugs | 2004 | ![]() |
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Female Genital Cutting | 2001 | ![]() |
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Sexual Assault | 2001 | ![]() |
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