title: [The abused and neglected child].
abstract: The study of mistreatment of the child and adolescent, with its historical, social and cultural roots, grow amidst conceptual and methodological difficulties which oppose a more realistic understanding of the problem. The physical and emotional consequences, long-term and immediate, are to a great extent, known. However, an attempt to understanding minimize such phenomenon faces great obstacles. At present, the interdisciplinary practice is a possible solution.
authors.affiliation: Depto. de Puericultura e Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto-USP.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Muza