An Estimation of the Economic Impact of Spousal Violence in Canada, 2009
Appendix B: Victim Costs Footnote 77
B.1 Health Care
B.1.1 Physician Visits
| Number of female victims visiting a physician | 2,719Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims visiting a physician | 721Table note a |
| Average cost of one physician visit, 2004/05 | $50.36Table note b |
| Average cost of one physician visit, 2009 (inflation adjustment) | $55 |
| Physician visits costs – spousal violence against females (2,719*$55) | $149,571 |
| Physician visits costs – spousal violence against males (721*$55) | $39,640 |
| Total Health Care Costs, Physician Visits | $189,212 |
B.1.2 Emergency Department Visits
| Number of female victims visiting emergency departments | 7,245Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims visiting emergency departments | 2,602Table note a |
| Average emergency department treatment cost, 2007/08 | $260Table note b |
| Average emergency department treatment cost, 2009 (inflation adjustment) | $266 |
| Total emergency department treatment costs for female victims (7,245*$266) | $1,926,564 |
| Total emergency department treatment costs for male victims (2,602*$266) | $691,935 |
| Percentage of female victims transported to emergency department by ambulance | 60%Table note c |
| Percentage of male victims transported to emergency department by ambulance | 50%Table note c |
| Number of female victims transported to emergency department by ambulance (7,245*0.6) | 4,347 |
| Number of male victims transported to emergency department by ambulance (2,602*0.5) | 1,301 |
| Average cost of ambulance service, 2006/07 | $565Table note d |
| Average cost of ambulance service, 2009 (inflation adjustment) | $590 |
| Total cost of providing ambulance transport for female victims (4,347*$590) | $2,563,845 |
| Total cost of providing ambulance transport for male victims (1,301*$590) | $767,347 |
| Emergency department visits costs – spousal violence against females ($1,926,564+$2,563,845) | $4,490,409 |
| Emergency department visits costs – spousal violence against males ($691,935+$767,347) | $1,459,282 |
| Total Health Care Costs, Emergency Department Visits | $5,949,691 |
B.1.3 Acute Hospitalization (Overnight Hospitalization)
| Number of female victims admitted to acute hospitalization | 1,444Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims admitted to acute hospitalization | 800Table note a |
| Length of stay of hospitalization for female victims in days | 2,882Table note b |
| Length of stay of hospitalization for male victims in days | 10,521Table note b |
| Average daily acute hospitalization cost | $1,044Table note c |
| Total acute hospitalization costs for female victims (2,882*$1,044) | $3,009,211 |
| Total acute hospitalization costs for male victims (10,521*$1,044) | $10,983,850 |
| Percentage of victims transported to hospital by ambulance | 60%Table note d |
| Number of female victims transported to hospital by ambulance (1,444*0.6) | 866 |
| Number of male victims transported to hospital by ambulance (800*0.6) | 480 |
| Average cost of ambulance service, 2009 | $590Table note e |
| Total cost of providing ambulance transport for female victims (866*$590) | $510,792 |
| Total cost of providing ambulance transport for male victims (480*$590) | $283,081 |
| Acute hospitalization costs – spousal violence against females ($3,009,211+$510,792) | $3,520,004 |
| Acute hospitalization costs – spousal violence against males ($10,983,850+$283,081) | $11,266,931 |
| Total Health Care Costs, Acute Hospitalization | $14,786,935 |
| Spousal Violence against Females | Spousal Violence against Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Visits | $149,571 | $39,640 | $189,211 |
| Emergency Department Visits | $4,490,409 | $1,459,282 | $5,949,691 |
| Acute Hospitalization | $3,520,004 | $11,266,931 | $14,786,935 |
| Total Health Care Costs | $8,159,984 | $12,765,853 | $20,925,837 |
B.2 Mental Health Issues
| Total number of female victims with depression/anxiety disorders (mental health issues) |
38,332 Table note a | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of male victims with depression/anxiety disorders (mental health issues) |
10,320 Table note a | |
| Female | Male | |
| Victims aged 15-19 | 0 | 0 |
| Victims aged 20-34 | 17,864 | 3,742 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | 13,134 | 4,172 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | 4,889 | 642 |
| Victims aged 65+ | 2,444 | 1,765 |
| Number of female victims with diagnosed mental health issues ( i.e. on medication) |
11,840 Table note b | |
| Number of male victims with diagnosed mental health issues ( i.e. on medication) |
2,008 Table note b | |
| Female | Male | |
| Victims aged 20-34 | 4,346 | 732 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | 4,694 | 901 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | 2,244 | 375 |
| Victims aged 65+ | 556 | 0 |
| Number of female victims with undiagnosed mental health issues (38,332-11,840) |
26,491 | |
| Number of male victims with undiagnosed mental health issues (10,320-2,008) |
8,313 | |
| Female | Male | |
| Victims aged 20-34 | 13,519 | 3,010 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | 8,439 | 3,271 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | 2,645 | 267 |
| Victims aged 65+ | 1,889 | 1,765 |
B.2.1 Medical Services
| Victims with a diagnosed mental health issue | Incremental cost, 2003/04 Table note a | Inflation adjustment, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Victims aged 20-34 | $1,135 | $1,246 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | $1,502 | $1,650 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | $2,025 | $2,225 |
| Victims aged 65+ | $2,025 | $2,225 |
| Victims with an undiagnosed mental health issue | Incremental cost, 2003/04 Table note a | Inflation adjustment, 2009 |
| Victims aged 20-34 | $347 | $382 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | $684 | $751 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | $1,430 | $1,571 |
| Victims aged 65+ | $1,430 | $1,571 |
| Incremental medical costs for female victims with a diagnosed mental health issue (4,346*$1,246+4,694*$1,650+2,244*$2,225+556*$2,225) | $19,392,426 | |
| Incremental medical costs for male victims with a diagnosed mental health issue (732*$1,246+901*$1,650+375*$2,225) | $3,232,566 | |
| Incremental medical costs for female victims with an undiagnosed mental health issue (13,519*$382+8,439*$751+2,645*$1,571+1,889*$1,571) | $18,621,546 | |
| Incremental medical costs for male victims with an undiagnosed mental health issue (3,010*$382+3,271*$751+267*$1,571+1,765*$1,571) | $6,797,889 | |
| Medical costs for mental health issues – spousal violence against females ($19,392,426+$18,621,546) | $38,013,972 | |
| Medical costs for mental health issues – spousal violence against males ($3,232,566+$6,797,889) | $10,030,455 | |
| Total Mental Health Costs, Medical Services | $48,044,427 | |
B.2.2 Work Loss
| Victims with a diagnosed mental health issue | Incremental cost, 2003/04 Table note a | Inflation adjustment, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Victims aged 20-34 | $3,141 | $3,454 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | $3,193 | $3,509 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | $3,885 | $4,269 |
| Victims with an undiagnosed mental health issue | Incremental cost, 2003/04 Table note a | Inflation adjustment, 2009 |
| Victims aged 20-34 | $1,842 | $2,023 |
| Victims aged 35-49 | $1,901 | $2,088 |
| Victims aged 50-64 | $4,182 | $4,595 |
| Incremental work loss for female victims with a diagnosed mental health issue (4,346*$3,454+4,694*$3,509+2,244*$4,269) | $41,047,831 | |
| Incremental work loss for male victims with an diagnosed mental health issue (732*$3,454+901*$3,509+375*$4,269) | $7,286,603 | |
| Incremental work loss for female victims with an undiagnosedmental health issue (13,519*$2,023+8,439*$2,088+2,645*$4,595) | $57,130,800 | |
| Incremental work loss for male victims with an undiagnosed mental health issue (3,010*$2,023+3,271*$2,088+267*$4,595) | $14,147,811 | |
| Short-term work loss – spousal violence against females ($41,047,831+$57,130,800) | $98,178,631 | |
| Short term work loss – spousal violence against males ($7,286,603+$14,147,811) | $21,434,414 | |
| Total Mental Health Costs, Short-term Work Loss | $119,613,045 | |
B.2.3 Suicide Attempts (Medical Costs)
| Number of hospitalizations due to suicide attempts, people aged 15-70 | 16,930Table note a |
|---|---|
| Proportion of suicide attempts by women | 58%Table note a |
| Number of hospitalizations due to suicide attempts, females (16,930*58%) | 9,843 |
| Number of hospitalizations due to suicide attempts, males (16,930-9,578) | 7,087 |
| Percentage of suicide attempts by females motivated by spousal violence | 10.8%Table note b |
| Percentage of suicide attempts by males motivated by spousal violence | 1.6%Table note c |
| Number of hospitalizations for suicide attempts by female victims motivated by spousal violence (9,843*10.8%) | 1,060 |
| Number of hospitalization for suicide attempts by male victims motivated by spousal violence (7,087*1.6%) | 114 |
| Average length of stay in hospital for suicide attempts in days | 7.74Table note d |
| Number of hospitalization days due to suicide attempts, female victims (1,060*7.74) | 8,203 |
| Number of hospitalization days due to suicide attempts, male victims (114*7.74) | 883 |
| Average daily hospitalization cost | $1,044Table note e |
| Hospitalization costs due to suicide attempts, females (8,203*$1,044) | $8,564,141 |
| Hospitalization costs due to suicide attempts, males (883*$1,044) | $921,389 |
| Average number of emergency department visits associated with each hospitalization | 2.5 |
| Number of emergency department visits due to suicide attempts, female victims (1,060*2.5) | 2,650 |
| Number of emergency department visits due to suicide attempts, male victims (114*2.5) | 285 |
| Average emergency department treatment cost, 2009 | $266Table note f |
| Emergency department costs due to suicide attempts, females (2,650*$266) | $704,797 |
| Emergency department costs due to suicide attempts (285*$266) | $75,827 |
| Percentage of emergency department visits requiring ambulance services | 90%Table note g |
| Number of emergency department visits requiring ambulance transportation, female victims (2,650*90%) | 2,385 |
| Number of emergency department visits requiring ambulance transportation, male victims (285*90%) | 257 |
| Average cost of ambulance services, 2009 | $590Table note h |
| Total cost of providing ambulance services to female victims (2,385*$590) | $1,406,944 |
| Total cost of providing ambulance services to male victims (257*$590) | $151,369 |
| Medical costs for suicide attempts – spousal violence against females ($8,564,141+$704,797+$1,406,944) |
$10,675,883 |
| Medical costs for suicide attempts – spousal violence against males ($921,389+$75,827+$151,369) |
$1,148,584 |
| Total Mental Health Costs, Suicides and Suicide Attempts (Medical Costs Only) |
$11,824,467 |
B.2.3.1 Completed Suicides
| Number of completed suicides, females, aged 15-70 | 765Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of completed suicides, males, aged 15-70 | 2,488Table note a |
| Percentage of suicides primarily caused by spousal violence, females | 10.8%Table note b |
| Percentage of suicides primarily caused by spousal violence, males | 1.6% Table note b |
| Number of completed suicides primarily caused by spousal violence, female victims (765*10.8%) | 82 |
| Number of completed suicides primarily caused by spousal violence, male victims (2,488*1.6%) | 40 |
| Spousal Violence against Females | Spousal Violence against Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Services | $38,013,972 | $10,030,455 | $48,044,427 |
| Short-term Work Loss | $98,178,631 | $21,434,414 | $119,613,045 |
| Suicide Attempts (Medical Costs) | $10,675,883 | $1,148,584 | $11,824,467 |
| Total Mental Health Costs | $146,868,486 | $32,613,453 | $179,481,939 |
B.3 Productivity Losses
B.3.1 Lost Wages Table note a
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex-Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
|---|---|
| Number of days in hospital | 3,268 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 61,052 Table note c |
| Number of days off work (excluding hospital and bed time) | 55,006 Table note d |
| Total number of days absent from work (3,268+61,052+55,006) | 119,326 |
| Average daily wage of female victims | $136 Table note e |
| Lost wages for female victims of ex-spousal violence ($136*119,326) | $16,229,134 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 922 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 5,533 Table note c |
| Number of days off work (excluding hospital and bed time) | 19,365 Table note d |
| Total number of days absent from work (922+5,533+19,365) | 25,820 |
| Average daily wage of female victims | $183 Table note e |
| Lost wages for female victims of current spousal violence ($183*25,820) | $4,714,466 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex-Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 9,212 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 5,400 Table note c |
| Number of days off work (excluding hospital and bed time) | 16,317 Table note d |
| Total number of days absent from work (9,212+5,400+16,317) | 30,929 |
| Average daily wage of male victims | $294 Table note e |
| Lost wages for male victims of ex-spousal violence ($294*30,929) | $9,094,552 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 2,088 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 1,789 Table note c |
| Number of days off work (excluding hospital and bed time) | 10,737 Table note d |
| Total number of days absent from work (2,088+1,789+10,737) | 14,614 |
| Average daily wage of male victims | $249 Table note e |
| Lost wages for male victims of current spousal violence ($249*14,614) | $3,633,535 |
| Lost wages – spousal violence against females ($16,229,134+$4,714,466) | $20,943,599 |
| Lost wages – spousal violence against males ($9,094,552+$3,633,535) | $12,728,087 |
| Total Productivity Losses, Lost Wages | $33,671,686 |
B.3.2 Lost Household Services Table note a
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex-Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
|---|---|
| Number of days in hospital | 7,853 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 111,450 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform daily activities (excluding hospital and bed time) | 77,421 Table note d |
| Total number of days off from daily activities (7,853+111,450+77,421) | 196,724 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 831 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 8,886 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform daily activities (excluding hospital and bed time) | 41,157 Table note d |
| Total number of days off from daily activities (831+8,886+41,157) | 50,874 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex-Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 9,552 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 39,164 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform daily activities (excluding hospital and bed time) | 19,769 Table note d |
| Total number of days off from daily activities (9,552+39,164+19,769) | 68,485 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Number of days in hospital | 2,771b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 2,463 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform daily activities (excluding hospital and bed time) | 14,779 Table note d |
| Total number of days off from daily activities (2,771+2,463+14,779) | 20,013 |
| Number of lost days for female victims (196,724+50,875) | 247,599 |
| Number of lost days for male victims (68,485+20,013) | 88,498 |
| Average hours per day spent on household services, females | 4 Table note e |
| Average hours per day spent on household services, males | 2.5 Table note e |
| Total lost hours of household services, female victims (247,599*4) | 990,396 |
| Total lost hours of household services, male victims (88,498*2.5) | 221,245 |
| Average hourly wage rate for household workers | $15.60 Table note f |
| Value of lost household services – spousal violence against females (990,396*$15.60) | $15,450,178 |
| Value of lost household services – spousal violence against males (221,245*$15.60) | $3,451,422 |
| Total Productivity Losses, Lost Household Services | $18,901,600 |
B.3.3 Lost Education Table note a
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex-Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
|---|---|
| Number of days in hospital | 267 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 3,351 Table note c |
| Number of days absent from school (excluding hospital and bed time) | 1,456 Table note d |
| Total number of days absent from school (267+3,351+1,456) | 5,074 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
| Number of days absent from school (excluding hospital and bed time) | 1,500 Table note d |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex and Current Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Total number of days absent from school | 0 |
| Total number of days absent from school for female victims (5,074+1,500) | 6,574 |
| Total number of days absent from school for male victims | 0 |
| Average tuition fees for undergraduate studies, 2009 | $4,926 Table note e |
| Average university school days | 125 Table note f |
| Average cost per university school day ($4,926/125) | $39.41 |
| Value of lost education – spousal violence against females (6,574*$39.41) | $259,081 |
| Value of lost education – spousal violence against males (0*$39.41) | $0 |
| Total Productivity Losses, Lost Education | $259,081 |
B.3.4 Lost Childcare Services Table note a
| GSS 2009, Main File, Ex Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
|---|---|
| Number of days in hospital | 984 Table note b |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 3,975 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform normal daily activity (excluding hospital and bed time) | 5,892 Table note d |
| Total number of days off from daily activity (984+3,975+5,892) | 10,852 |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Female Victims | |
| Number of days unable to perform normal daily activity (excluding hospital and bed time) | 4,909 Table note d |
| GSS 2009, Main File, Current Spousal Violence, Male Victims | |
| Number of days bedridden (excluding hospital time) | 500 Table note c |
| Number of days unable to perform normal daily activity (excluding hospital and bed time) | 1,500 Table note d |
| Total number of days of lost childcare services, female victims (10,852+4,909) | 15,761 |
| Total number of days of lost childcare services, male victims (500+1,500) | 2,000 |
| Average cost of childcare per day, 2009 | $30 Table note e |
| Value of lost childcare services – spousal violence against females (15,761*$30) | $472,829 |
| Value of lost childcare services – spousal violence against males (2000*$30) | $60,000 |
| Total Productivity Losses, Lost Childcare Services | $532,829 |
Total Productivity Losses
| Spousal Violence against Females | Spousal Violence against Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Wages | $20,943,599 | $12,728,087 | $33,671,686 |
| Lost Household Services | $15,450,178 | $3,451,422 | $18,901,600 |
| Lost Education | $259,081 | $0 | $259,081 |
| Lost Childcare Services | $472,829 | $60,000 | $532,829 |
| Total Productivity Losses | $37,125,687 | $16,239,509 | $53,365,196 |
B.4 Other Personal Costs
B.4.1 Damaged or Destroyed Property
| Number of female victims who reported damaged/destroyed property | 52,501Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims who reported damaged/destroyed property | 21,951Table note a |
| Average value of damaged or destroyed property | $1,198Table note b |
| Value of damaged or destroyed property – spousal violence against females (52,501*$1,198) | $62,915,576 |
| Value of damaged or destroyed property – spousal violence against males (21,951*$1,198) | $26,306,202 |
| Total Other Personal Costs, Damaged or Destroyed Property | $89,221,778 |
B.4.2 Divorce and Separation (Legal Costs)
| Total legal fees for spousal violence caused divorce | $81,987,747Table note a |
|---|---|
| Legal aid expenditures on spousal violence caused divorce | $12,761,670Table note a |
| Legal costs for divorce borne by victims ($81,987,747-$12,761,670) | $69,226,077 |
| Legal aid expenditures on spousal violence caused separation | $10,814,975Table note a |
| Percentage of people who received legal aid out of all those seeking legal assistance for a relationship breakdown | 10%Table note b |
| Percentage of people who received private legal assistance out of all those seeking legal assistance for a relationship breakdown (1-10%) | 90% |
| Total legal fees for spousal violence caused separation ($10,814,975/10%) | 108,149,750 |
| Legal costs for separation borne by victims ($108,149,750*90%) | $97,334,775 |
| Total private legal costs for divorce and separation caused by spousal violence ($69,226,077+$97,334,775) | $166,560,852 |
| Percentage of spousal violence caused divorce and separation initiated by females | 81%Table note c |
| Percentage of spousal violence caused divorce and separation initiated by males | 19%Table note c |
| Private legal costs for divorce and separation – spousal violence against females ($166,560,851*81%) | $134,914,290 |
| Private legal costs for divorce and separation – spousal violence against males ($166,560,851*19%) | $31,646,562 |
| Total Other Personal Costs, Legal Costs for Divorce and Separation | $166,560,852 |
B.4.3 Special Phone Features
| Number of female victims who purchased special phone features | 14,928Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims who purchased special phone features | 2,117Table note a |
| Average cost of purchasing one type of special phone feature per month | $10Table note b |
| Costs of special phone features – spousal violence against females (14,928*$10*12) | $1,791,358 |
| Costs of special phone features – spousal violence against males (2,117*$10*12) | $254,044 |
| Total Other Personal Costs, Special Phone Features | $2,045,402 |
B.4.4 Moving Expenses
| Number of female victims forced to move | 12,244Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims forced to move | 1,190Table note a |
| Average moving expenses | $1,000Table note b |
| Moving expenses – spousal violence against females (12,244*$1,000) | $12,244,154 |
| Moving expenses – spousal violence against males (1,190*$1,000) | $1,190,099 |
| Total Other Personal Costs, Moving | $13,434,253 |
Total Other Personal Costs
| Spousal Violence against Females | Spousal Violence against Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaged or Destroyed Property | $62,915,576 | $26,306,202 | $89,221,778 |
| Divorce and Separation (Legal Costs) | $134,914,290 | $31,646,562 | $166,560,852 |
| Special Phone Features | $1,791,358 | $254,044 | $2,045,402 |
| Moving Expenses | $12,244,154 | $1,190,099 | $13,434,253 |
| Total Other Personal Costs | $211,865,378 | $59,396,907 | $271,262,285 |
B.5 Intangible Costs
B.5.1 Pain and Suffering
| Number of female victims of sexual assault | 6,376 Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of male victims of sexual assault | 2,760 Table note a |
| Number of female victims of physical assault | 173,517 Table note b |
| Number of male victims of physical assault | 153,044 Table note b |
| Proposed value of pain and suffering for sexual assault | $86,800 Table note c |
| Proposed value of pain and suffering for physical assault | $9,800 Table note c |
| Value of Pain and Suffering, Female Victims | |
| Female victims of sexual assault (6,376*$86,800) | $553,347,536 |
| Female victims of physical assault (173,517*$9,800) | $1,697,690,328 |
| Value of Pain and Suffering, Male Victims | |
| Male victims of sexual assault (2,760*$86,800) | $239,529,360 |
| Male victims of physical assault (153,044*$9,800) | $1,497,382,496 |
| Pain and suffering – spousal violence against females ($553,347,536+$1,697,690,328) | $2,251,037,864 |
| Pain and suffering – spousal violence against males ($239,529,360+$1,497,382,496) | $1,736,911,856 |
| Total Intangible Victim Costs, Pain and Suffering | $3,987,949,720 |
B.5.2 Loss of Life
| Number of spousal homicides, female victims | 49Table note a |
|---|---|
| Number of spousal homicides, male victims | 15Table note a |
| Number of other deaths caused by spousal violence, female victims | 6Table note b |
| Number of other deaths caused by spousal violence, male victims | 2Table note b |
| Number of suicides primarily motivated by spousal violence, female victims | 82Table note c |
| Number of suicides primarily motivated by spousal violence, male victims | 40Table note c |
| Total number of female deaths due to spousal violence (49+6+82) | 137 |
| Total number of male deaths due to spousal violence (15+2+40) | 57 |
| Number of victims whose gender is unknown | 1Table note a |
| Proposed value of a human life | $7,550,000Table note d |
| Value of lost lives for female victims (137*$7,550,000) | $1,034,350,000 |
| Value of lost lives for male victims (57*$7,550,000) | $430,350,000 |
| Value of lost life for one victim of unknown gender (1*$7,550,000) | $7,550,000 |
| Proportion attributed to female victims ($7,550,000*[137/(137+57)]) | $5,331,701 |
| Proportion attributed to male victims ($7,550,000*[57/(137+57)]) | $2,218,299 |
| Value of lost lives – spousal violence against females ($1,034,350,000+$5,331,701) | $1,039,681,701 |
| Value of lost lives – spousal violence against males ($430,350,000+$2,218,299) | $432,568,299 |
| Total Intangible Victim Cost, Loss of Life | $1,472,250,000 |
Total Intangible Victim Costs
| Spousal Violence against Females | Spousal Violence against Males | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain and Suffering | $2,251,037,864 | $1,736,911,856 | $3,987,949,720 |
| Loss of Life | $1,039,681,701 | $432,568,299 | $1,472,250,000 |
| Total Intangible Victim Costs | $3,290,719,565 | $2,169,480,155 | $5,460,199,720 |
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