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Nonfatal maltreatment of infants--United States, October 2005-September 2006

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |April 4, 2008
    PubMed

    Insights

    In 2006, over 91,000 infants experienced nonfatal maltreatment in the US. Nearly 30,000 were newborns, with neglect being the most common form, highlighting a critical need for further research.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Child Welfare

    Background:

    • Child maltreatment is a significant public health concern affecting hundreds of thousands of children annually.
    • Infant fatalities due to maltreatment are disproportionately high, especially in the first week of life.
    • National data on nonfatal infant maltreatment has been limited, hindering targeted prevention efforts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the national prevalence and characteristics of nonfatal maltreatment among infants in the United States.
    • To examine the specific risks faced by infants within the first week of life.
    • To inform the development of effective prevention strategies for infant maltreatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) for federal fiscal year 2006.
    • Inclusion of data from state and local child protective services (CPS) agencies.
    • Focus on infants aged less than one year, with a specific look at those aged one week or younger.

    Main Results:

    • In fiscal year 2006, 91,278 infants (<1 year) experienced nonfatal maltreatment (23.2 per 1,000 population).
    • A significant portion, 29,881 infants (32.7%), were aged one week or younger at the time of maltreatment.
    • Neglect accounted for 68.5% of maltreatment cases among infants aged one week or younger, though the specific nature of neglect was not detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonfatal maltreatment is a substantial issue for US infants, particularly newborns.
    • The high rate of neglect among the youngest infants necessitates further investigation into its specific forms.
    • More detailed data on infant neglect is crucial for developing targeted and effective prevention interventions.

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