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Michael Durfee1, Juan M Parra, Randell Alexander

  • 1Department of General Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Medical School, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. Mail Code 7808, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. michaeld65@mac.com

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Child Fatality Review (CFR) has evolved since 1860, with the first team forming in 1978. This review covers CFR history, team composition, public health aims, successes, and future challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Child Welfare

Background:

  • Child Fatality Review (CFR) has historical roots dating back to 1860.
  • The first multidisciplinary CFR team was established in Los Angeles in 1978.
  • CFR serves as a critical public health initiative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive historical overview of Child Fatality Review.
  • To examine the typical composition and structure of CFR teams.
  • To elucidate the preventive public health objectives of CFR.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of Child Fatality Review.
  • Analysis of CFR team composition and function.
  • Discussion of public health principles applied to child death investigation.

Main Results:

  • The evolution of CFR from its inception to modern multidisciplinary teams.
  • The established successes of CFR over three decades in preventing child deaths.
  • Identification of ongoing challenges and future directions for CFR.

Conclusions:

  • Child Fatality Review has a long history and has demonstrated significant success.
  • Effective CFR requires multidisciplinary collaboration focused on prevention.
  • Addressing future challenges is crucial for the continued impact of CFR.