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Abusive head trauma in infants and young children: a unique contributor to developmental disabilities

Lori D Frasier1

  • 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Center for Safe and Healthy Families, Primary Children's Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, Suite 3400, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA. Lori.frasier@imail.org

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 2, 2008
PubMed

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Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a major cause of infant death and disability. This review covers AHT

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse Research
  • Developmental Disabilities

Background:

  • Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of death and disability in infants and young children.
  • It is a critical factor contributing to developmental disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of abusive head trauma.
  • To discuss its history, epidemiology, clinical features, outcomes, and associated injuries.
  • To address prevention strategies for abusive injuries and child maltreatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on abusive head trauma.
  • Discussion of clinical case studies and epidemiological data.
  • Analysis of developmental outcomes and injury patterns.

Main Results:

  • AHT presents with diverse clinical signs and associated injuries.
  • Long-term developmental outcomes can be severe.
  • Prevention efforts are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding AHT is vital for early detection and intervention.
  • Multifaceted prevention strategies are needed to combat child abuse and neglect.
  • Continued research is essential to improve outcomes for affected children.

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