Child Abuse, Non-Accidental Trauma, and Inflicted Injuries

Book Chapter (2023)
Authors

Rob A.C. Bilo (Veilig Thuis Rotterdam Rijnmond)

Marloes E.M. Vester (Forensic Physician)

Arjo J. J. Loeve (TU Delft - Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology)

Rian A.H. Teeuw (Universiteit van Amsterdam)

Research Group
Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology
Copyright
© 2023 Rob A.C. Bilo, Marloes E.M. Vester, A.J. Loeve, Rian A.H. Teeuw
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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12041-1_1
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Publication Year
2023
Language
English
Copyright
© 2023 Rob A.C. Bilo, Marloes E.M. Vester, A.J. Loeve, Rian A.H. Teeuw
Research Group
Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology
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Pages (from-to)
1-21
ISBN (print)
978-3-031-12040-4
ISBN (electronic)
978-3-031-12041-1
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12041-1_1
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Abstract

Child abuse, irrespective of the type of child abuse, probably is the most prevalent risk factor for the development of children. Physical abuse is the type of abuse with the highest risk of infliction of injuries. The most injured organ due to physical abuse is the skin, with bruises being the most prevalent cutaneous injury. Other cutaneous injuries such as abrasions, lacerations, burns and scalds can also be seen. Fractures are also regularly found in child abuse. Other injuries, often with serious and lifethreatening consequences are intracranial injuries, and abdominal and thoracic injuries. In this chapter child abuse, trauma and injuries will be defined. Also the cause and manner of injuries will be defined and discussed and some epidemiological data will be given.

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