The Conflict Tactics Scales were used in the interview to determine the existence and nature of any physical abuse. Demographic variables measured for both the men and women were education, occupational and employment status, religion, ethnicity, and age. Results showed an annual abuse incidence rate of 14.4 percent and a prevalence rate of 25 percent. Several additional measures increased the prevalence rate to 36.4 percent. This rate included abuse by husbands, partners, "boyfriends," and dates. Regarding demographic factors, the likelihood of abuse was significantly related to being divorced or separated and having a husband or partner with low educational attainment. The prevalence estimates, which are much higher than those obtained in a similar survey conducted 2 years earlier in Toronto, apparently resulted from improved methodological procedures. 8 tables, 26 references, and 11 notes