Child Abuse Pediatrics

Child abuse or child maltreatment is psychological, physical, or sexual maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, mainly by the caregiver or a parent. Any act or failure to act by caregiver or parent towards their child may result in potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in-home, schools or organizations.

WHO differentiates child maltreatment into four types?

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional and psychological abuse
• Neglect