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Summary
Child maltreatment is prominent in the United States making it a public health issue; maltreatment during childhood results in higher risk of physical and mental health problems. Previously data on the prevalence of maltreatment was based on retrospective self-reports. This study generated data on the prevalence of maltreatment based on official Child Protective Services (CPS) reports.
Citation
Wildeman, C., Emanuel, N, Leventhal, J., Putnam-Hornstein, E., Waldfogel, J., Lee, H (2014). The Prevalence of Confirmed Maltreatment Among US Children, 2004 to 2011. JAMA Pediatrics, 168, 706-713. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.410