Abstract
As the number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID"19) caused by the virus SARS"CoV"2 rises exponentially in Australia with consequences for the health system and society at large, we need to remember that during this pandemic that necessary social distancing measures, effective school closures and rising unemployment levels may lead to an increased risk for child abuse and neglect.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 838-840 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (The Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
Keywords
- COVID-19 (disease)
- child abuse
- child welfare
- education
- pandemics
- unemployment
