Child abuse and neglect

Article Abstract:

The best treatment for abused children and their families has yet to be determined. It is estimated that 1.4 million children in the U.S. are abused each year, that approximately 160,000 are seriously injured and 1,000 to 2,000 die. The abuse ranges from neglect and emotional abuse to physical and sexual abuse. Physicians are required by law to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement officials. However, child abuse may be difficult to detect. Physicians can look for obvious signs of abuse, such as stunted growth, bruises or burns on the skin, head injuries and fractured bones. If physicians can establish a supportive atmosphere, they can ask the child directly. Removing the child from the family may be traumatic, but so-called family-preservation programs may be no more successful. A government advisory board has proposed that schools or day care centers could provide a neighborhood source of counseling and support for abusive families.

Abused children

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Infanticide

Article Abstract:

Pediatricians may need to play a more active role in preventing new mothers from killing their children. In 1991, about nine newborn infants out of 100,000 were killed by their parents, but that number could be an underestimate. Often the death occurs from injuries that were not meant to be fatal. A 1998 study confirmed that young, unmarried, poorly educated mothers were more likely to kill their babies than other mothers. However, poverty could also play a role. Up to 40% of all new mothers experience depression after childbirth. Many of the risk factors for child abuse are known and can be prevented.

Editorial, Prevention, Risk factors, Child abuse, Infanticide

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Employers say 'no' to drugs, and are saying 'yes' to substance-abuse programs

Article Abstract:

During the 1990s, there has been a substantial increase in programs for drug-free workplaces; however, testing employees for drug abuse remains a controversial step.

Individual and family services, Other Individual and Family Services, Drug Offenders Rehabilitation, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Substance abuse, Medical screening, Health screening, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing, Substance abuse treatment, Employee drug abuse, Drug treatment centers, Employment tests, United States. Department of Labor

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