Table 4-5: Maltreatment Fatalities by Type of Maltreatment, 1999 DCDC
| Maltreatment Type | Number of Fatalities | Percentage of Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Maltreatment Not Reported |
19 |
3.5% |
|
Neither Physical Abuse nor Neglect |
9 |
1.6% |
|
Neglect and Other |
15 |
2.7% |
|
Physical Abuse and Other |
28 |
5.1% |
|
Physical Abuse and Neglect |
124 |
22.7% |
|
Physical Abuse Only |
143 |
26.1% |
|
Neglect Only |
209 |
38.2% |
|
Total |
547 |
100.0% |
Note. Based on data from 19 States: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Sum of percentage column does not total 100.0% due to rounding of the category percentages.
