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Year |
2002 |
|---|---|
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Question Number |
88. |
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Category |
Pediatric Orthopaedics |
Question
The largest percentage of children diagnosed as abused are in what age group?
a. Birth to 4 years
b. 4 years to 8 years
c. 8 to 12 years
d. 12 to 16 years
e. Older than 16 years
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Answer (click for answer)
The correct answer is (a) birth to 4 years.
This is unfortunately an important fact to remember, as these are the children least likely to be able to report an abusive situation, or defend themselves from an abusive situation. This age group also happens to be the most dependent and time-intensive group of the five listed.
Reference: Morrissy & Weinstein. Lovell & Winter’s Pediatric Orthopaedics. 5th Ed. Lippincott © 2001.