Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children: a Unique Contributor to Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Journal Pediatr Clin North Am

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2008 Dec 2

PMID 19041457

Citations 6

Authors

Lori D Frasier

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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.

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