Racial and ethnic differences in fatal child abuse and neglect and the intersection of community poverty: U.S., 2003 to 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In the U.S., child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a significant public health problem. Poverty is a well-known correlate of CAN.

Objective

Examine racial and ethnic differences in fatal CAN among U.S. children and the intersection of community poverty.

Participants and methods

This study integrated National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) data, county poverty data, and population estimates data. We used NVDRS data to examine fatal CAN for children aged 0-17 years for 2003-2022. Fatal CAN was defined as a homicide precipitated by abuse or neglect by a parent or caregiver. Racial and ethnic differences in fatal CAN were examined using pairwise comparisons. Community poverty quartiles for fatal CAN cases were determined using county-level poverty data and

SUBMITTER: Wilson RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416292 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature