Infant abusive head trauma incidence in Queensland, Australia

Melissa Kaltner, Justin Kenardy, Robyne Le Brocque, Andrew Page

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    Abstract

    This study describes the incidence of head injuries caused by abuse in an Australian infant sample. The frequency of abusive head trauma established by the study is comparable with that reported both internationally and for age-incidence peaks of alternate forms of childhood injury, highlighting the need for investment in prevention initiatives.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)139-142
    Number of pages4
    JournalInjury Prevention
    Volume19
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Keywords

    • Australia
    • brain injuries
    • child abuse
    • infants
    • shaken baby syndrome

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