Global Prevalence of Past-year Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review and Minimum Estimates

D. Hillis, Susan; A. Mercy, James; Amobi, Adaugo; Kress, Howard

doi:10.1542/peds.2015-4079

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Global Prevalence of Past-year Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review and Minimum Estimates

Published in PEDIATRICS • Jan 26, 2016

Authors:

Susan D. Hillis

James A. Mercy

Adaugo Amobi

Abstract

CONTEXT: Evidence confirms associations between childhood violence and major causes of mortality in adulthood. A synthesis of data on past-year prevalence of violence against children will help advance the United Nations' call to end all violence against children. OBJECTIVES: Investigators systemati...

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Medicine

Occupational safety and health

Injury prevention

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