Bride burning is often a result of dowry demands not being met by the bride's family. To avoid having daughters and the financial burden of dowry, some families terminate female fetuses. While now illegal, dowry is still commonly practiced, and failure to meet dowry demands can result in violence and murder of the bride. Child marriage remains common in some areas and has negative health impacts on young brides. Together, these factors contribute to high dowry death rates in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.