Child abuse and neglect - WHO

Child abuse and neglectReports of infanticide, mutilation, abandonmentand other forms of physical and sexual violenceagainst children are widespread. Child abuse is aglobal problem that is deeply rooted in cultural,economic and social EXTENT OF THE PROBLEMAn estimated 57 000 children were victims ofhomicide in the year 2000. Many Child deaths,however, are not routinely investigated orautopsied making it difficult to know the trueextent of the highest rates of fatal Child abuse are foundamong children aged 0-4 years. The most com-mon cause of death is head injury, followed byabdominal injuries and intentional are only the visible tip of the of children are victims of non-fatalabuse and neglect . In some studies, betweenone-quarter and one-half of children reportsevere and frequent physical abuse , includingbeing beaten, kicked or tied up by data also suggests that about 20 % of women and 5-10 % of men suffered sexualabuse as substantial amount of harsh punishment inthe form of hitting, punching, kicking or beat-ing also occurs in schools and other children are subjected to psychological oremotional abuse as well as neglect , though thetrue extent of these problems are not CONSEQUENCES OF CHILDABUSE AND NEGLECTIll health caused by Child abuse forms a significantportion of the global burden of from physical injuri

child maltreatment is associated with a number of other consequences, including: alcohol and drug abuse cognitive impairment and developmental delays delinquent, violent and other risk-taking behaviours eating and sleep disorders poor school performance poor relationships

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