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Global Burden of Violence
Bonita Stanton1, Brittney Davis2, Danielle Laraque-Arena3
1Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, 340 Kingsland Street, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|March 8, 2021
Summary
Violence against children is rising globally, causing immediate and long-term harm. International efforts are increasing to protect children, especially in war zones.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Childhood violence represents a significant global health issue with increasing prevalence.
- Violence against children encompasses diverse forms, leading to varied injuries and developmental consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the escalating incidence of child violence globally.
- To outline the spectrum of injuries and their short- and long-term effects on child well-being.
- To highlight international collaborative strategies aimed at violence reduction and consequence mitigation, focusing on conflict-affected regions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature and data on child violence.
- Analysis of injury types and their associated health outcomes.
- Examination of international policy and intervention initiatives.
Main Results:
- Documented increase in annual child violence incidents worldwide.
- Categorization of injuries and their immediate and lasting impacts on child development and health.
- Evidence of growing international cooperation in addressing child violence.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for continued and enhanced global action to prevent and respond to violence against children.
- Focus on vulnerable populations, particularly children in war zones, is critical.
- Multifaceted international collaborations are essential for mitigating the pervasive consequences of child violence.
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