Incidence and Age Distribution of Hospitalized Presumptive and Possible Abusive Head Trauma of Children Under 12 Months Old in Japan

Incidence and Age Distribution of Hospitalized Presumptive and Possible Abusive Head Trauma of Children Under 12 Months Old in Japan

Background: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of fatal maltreatment among young children. The incidence of AHT in Japan, however, remains unknown. This study examined the incidence and distribution of age in months among young children under 12 months of age hospitalized with intracrani...

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Main Authors: Yui Yamaoka, Takeo Fujiwara, Yoshihisa Fujino, Shinya Matsuda, Kiyohide Fushimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
Subjects:
abusive head trauma
intracranial injury
icd-10
incidence
japan
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/30/2/30_JE20180094/_pdf

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