'2.2.2 Age range of women reporting being subjected to violence
This report presents global estimates of the prevalence of violence reported by women and adolescent girls in two aggregate age groups (15–49 years and 15 years and older) as well as age-disaggregated groupings. Both relevant SDG Target 5.2 indicators (5.2.1 and 5.2.2) call for monitoring and reporting of the prevalence of violence experienced by women aged 15 years and older [18]. However, most data – particularly those from low- and middle-income countries – originate from the Domestic Violence Module of the DHS instrument [24] or from national adaptations of the DHS. The DHS and similar surveys sample women aged 15–49 years; that is, women of reproductive age. Therefore, regional and national prevalence estimates are presented for women aged 15–49 years.
In recent years has there been an increase in the number of surveys that include women aged 50 years and older. For example, some specialized surveys on violence against women include a sample age range of 18–64 years or 18–74 years, and a small number include respondents aged 15 years and older without a defined upper age limit. To better understand the scale, forms and patterns of violence experienced by older women, WHO and partners have been working on strengthening survey measures on violence against older women and have developed methodological guidance and a module on violence against older women for use in surveys of violence against women. These aim to capture additional forms of violence that are specific to older women, such as economic/financial abuse by adult children or caregivers, neglect, and limiting of mobility [41].'