ABSTRACT
Each year one child per 1000, under the age of 4 years, suffers severe physical abuse; however the true prevalence of child abuse is difficult to establish as much goes undetected. It is important to recognize child abuse to ensure further protection of that child and other children in the household. All professionals working with children, teachers, youth workers, health and social workers need to be aware of the warning signs of abuse. Recognized types of child abuse include:
• Physical abuse. Actual or likely physical injury to a child or failure to prevent physical injury (or suffering) to a child, including deliberate poisoning, suffocation and Münchausen’s syndrome by proxy.
