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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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