Abstract
Abusive head trauma in infants and young children is the leading cause of death and disability from child abuse. This article discusses the history, epidemiology, clinical aspects, developmental outcomes, and associated injuries of this unique contributor to developmental disabilities. Prevention of abusive injuries and prevention of child abuse and neglect are also discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1269-1285 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Pediatric Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health