What we can learn from the spectrum of infant physical abuse in Alaska

Herman-Giddens comments that the article on infant physical abuse in Alaska by Gessner, Moore, Hamilton and Muth provides valuable data on the entire spectrum of intentional injury to infants from birth to 1 year of age. Rather than focusing on ranking, it is more useful to see how the authors'...

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Published in:Child abuse & neglect 2004, Vol.28 (1), p.7-8
Main Author: Herman-Giddens, Marcia E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alaska - epidemiology
Babies
Child abuse & neglect
Child Abuse - prevention & control
Data Collection
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Risk factors
Studies
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
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Summary:Herman-Giddens comments that the article on infant physical abuse in Alaska by Gessner, Moore, Hamilton and Muth provides valuable data on the entire spectrum of intentional injury to infants from birth to 1 year of age. Rather than focusing on ranking, it is more useful to see how the authors' findings can help in detection and prevention.
ISSN:0145-2134
1873-7757
DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2003.11.016