Child abuse: case presentation and discussion of medical and legal issues in Ethiopia.
The case of a five years old girl who was physically abused is presented. The case serves to illustrate a number of clinical and epidemiological features of child abuse. Medical and legal aspects of child abuse are then discussed, with special reference to the problem in Ethiopia.
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Department of Paediatrics, Harlem Hospital, New York, NY 10037.
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D002649:Child Abuse / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans