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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 |
