Infant abusive head trauma incidence in Queensland, Australia

Inj Prev. 2013 Apr;19(2):139-42. doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040331. Epub 2012 Jul 31.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Queensland / epidemiology