Child Maltreatment 2002
Figure S-5 Fatalities by Type of Maltreatment,
2002
This bar graph breaks down the fatality victims by type of maltreatment. Each bar represents a type of maltreatment in the following order: neglect only, physical abuse only, multiple maltreatment types, psychological maltreatment only or other only, and sexual abuse only. Most fatalities were associated with physical abuse only (37.6%), neglect only (29.9%), and combinations of maltreatment types (28.9%).
| Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Neglect Only | 37.6 |
| Physical Abuse Only | 29.9 |
| Multiple Maltreatment Types | 28.9 |
| Psychological Maltreatment Only Or Other Only | 3.1 |
| Sexual Abuse Only | 0.4 |
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