Infant abusive head trauma incidence in Queensland, Australia. Issue 2 (31st July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaltner, Melissa; Kenardy, Justin; Le Brocque, Robyne; Page, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Injury prevention. Volume 19:Issue 2(2013)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 142
• Publication Date: 2012-07-31
• Subjects: Abusive head trauma -- shaken baby syndrome -- brain injuries -- child abuse -- injury diagnosis -- traumatic brain injury -- child abuse -- methodology -- epidemiology -- mechanism -- suicide/self harm -- outcome of injury -- health disparities; Children's accidents -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Accidents -- Prevention -- Periodicals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040331
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8047

Abstract

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.