Domestic violence in India
2006 NFHS survey report on domestic sexual violence
The National Family Health Survey of India in 2006 estimated the lifetime prevalence of sexual violence among women aged 15–49, including instances of marital rape in India.

Domestic violence in India

Section Title: 2006 NFHS survey report on domestic sexual violence
Table Section Text: The National Family Health Survey of India in 2006 estimated the lifetime prevalence of sexual violence among women aged 15–49, including instances of marital rape in India.

RELIGION	Participants who experienced violence from age of 15	Percentage

Hinduism	67,426	33.7

Buddhism	681	40.9

Sikhism	1,492	26.1

Jainism	264	12.6

Muslims	11,396	34.6

Christians	2,039	27.8

Others	333	36.3

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In the National Family and Health Survey report, the lowest domestic violence prevalence rate was reported by women of the Jainism religion (12.6% of women), the highest by women of the Buddhist religion (40.9%).

final_sentence: In the National Family and Health Survey report, the lowest domestic violence prevalence rate was reported by women of the Jainism religion (12.6% of women), the highest by women of the Buddhist religion (40.9%).