BMC Public Health February 2022 PMID 35164724

The health consequences of child marriage: a systematic review of the evidence.

Suiqiong Fan, Alissa Koski

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The overall discussions reflect a high level of agreement and concern, with participants citing scientific research and sharing strong emotional reactions, such as 'horror' and moral outrage, to emphasize the harmful effects of child marriage. Words like 'barbaric' and references to medical studies exemplify the depth and seriousness of these social discussions, highlighting the publication's significant impact.

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Most discussions fully support the findings of the publication, emphasizing the harmful health and social impacts of child marriage, with statements like 'Pure horror' and references to scientific evidence highlighting negative consequences.

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Abstract in brief

Child marriage, defined as marrying before age 18, is a human rights violation linked to gender inequality and negative health impacts, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Research shows that women who marry early tend to have children sooner, have more children, and are less likely to access healthcare or skilled birth assistance, with increased risks of intimate partner violence.
However, the overall evidence has significant limitations due to bias in studies, and research on other health issues like contraception, unwanted pregnancies, and sexual violence shows inconsistent results, making it hard to establish clear causal effects.

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Impact of Child Marriage on Women's Health and Rights

Child marriage, defined as marrying before age 18, is a human rights violation linked to gender inequality and negative health impacts. Women who marry early tend to have more children, less healthcare access, and…

orphic mess · Sep 7, 2024 11,459 views

The Health Risks of Child Marriage and Early Pregnancy

Child marriage, defined as marrying before age 18, is a human rights violation linked to gender inequality and negative health impacts, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Early marriage increases health…

Godless Granny · May 19, 2023 3,012 views

the hanged king

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@tmu1787884 @LlhqMtab92580 Child marriage as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases among women in India” – International Journal of Epidemiology ، The health consequences of child marriage: a systematic review of the evidence” – BMC Public Health (2022)

Oct 8, 2025 · 942 followers View post →

nouman

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@Gnlogic0 @ShakirHash @Taimur_Laal Here it is: https://t.co/F143mRHgsE

May 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 24 followers View post →

Anthony Piton

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@mzaouni168218 @Lucie141925 @ABraineur @jacktunesws @Alap0ren Ah tu veux l'avis des sciences médicales ? Pas de souci : - Conséquences sanitaires du mariage précoce : https://t.co/Yb1dLnWfG5 - Mariage précoce et vulnérabilités en matière de santé sexuelle et reproductive chez les jeunes femmes : https://t.co/MU0o6HCr1R ➡️

May 21, 2025 · 27 followers View post →

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@ssg_smoke @AlokSah70897000 Stress, malnutrition, harsh conditions don't make children fully grown adults. If anything, they delay physical development in other areas. Citing Fan, S., Koski, A. The health consequences of child marriage: a systematic review of the evidence. BMC Public Health 22, 309 (2022).

Feb 11, 2025 · 273 followers View post →

Caffeinated Sceptic

@Chonkubine · X

Horror. Pure horror. There is historic context, in 'the west' which is thankfully less horrifying than I first imagined https://t.co/aO3YMcQsy6 But we need to be clearer why it's harmful rather than just a disgust. https://t.co/j1Vn3x1zR4 https://t.co/ZOkF7lhVYg

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vincent jonathan

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@taememepabo @kasssamandotiep @Salimkbch67 @SmithK96017 @abder9375 @Tr0ll3000 Une autre étude sur le mariage avant 18 ans https://t.co/eJqU7pB3PH Bref la literature scientifique, la vrai pas celle coranique, est plus que sourcee contre ces pratiques barbare que vous défendez. Donc à un moment faut vous réveiller ou on va continuer à exposer tout ça

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Aug 13, 2023 · 115 followers View post →

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@NCCappy @JohnPiper I have a problem with religion in general. My most recent video attacked Muslims for wanting child marriage. But ✝️is what I know best & is the greatest threat where I live, thus my primary focus. https://t.co/ECAWl2mEDt

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John Carlo Florentino

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@ismailomarahlan @InspiringPhilos @abunahla10 Also you haven’t given any study that child marriages didn’t provide any harm to children. Here’s the evidence that it’s harmful. https://t.co/XmvWbHpqRC

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@AntiSufi_Wahabi 9 years old body and mental is not ready for sex.. this is based on medical research in this research the child marriage is 14-18 years old.. so for 6 or 9 years old marriage definitely harm for the child. https://t.co/VnNNu8lz64 https://t.co/8ZIoim5NAz

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The health consequences of child marriage: a systematic review of the evidence.

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Impact of Child Marriage on Women's Health and Rights

The Health Risks of Child Marriage and Early Pregnancy