Diagnoses of suspected cases of child abuse in seven Dutch hospitals over 6 months
Type of abuse | Diagnosis | Children (n) |
---|---|---|
Physical abuse | 37 (71%) | |
Fractures/luxation | 18 | |
Bruises/wounds/burns/contusion | 15 | |
Inflicted traumatic brain/head injury | 4 | |
Neglect | 13 (25%) | |
Various diagnoses (intoxication, wounds, commotiocordis, infection) | ||
Sexual abuse | 2 (4%) | |
Genital wound |