Table 3

Diagnoses of suspected cases of child abuse in seven Dutch hospitals over 6 months

Type of abuseDiagnosisChildren (n)
Physical abuse37 (71%)
Fractures/luxation18
Bruises/wounds/burns/contusion15
Inflicted traumatic brain/head injury4
Neglect13 (25%)
Various diagnoses (intoxication, wounds, commotiocordis, infection)
Sexual abuse2 (4%)
Genital wound