Table 4-6 Fatalities by Type of Maltreatment, 2003
Child Maltreatment 2003
| Maltreatment Type | Number of Child Fatalities |
Percentage of Child Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| Neglect Only | 330 | 35.6 |
| Multiple Maltreatment Types | 268 | 28.9 |
| Physical Abuse Only | 264 | 28.4 |
| Psychological Maltreatment Only, Other Only, Unknown Only | 62 | 6.7 |
| Sexual Abuse Only | 4 | 0.4 |
| Total | 928 | 100.0 |
Data Source: Child File
Based on data from 34 States.
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