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Physical child abuse is common and carries a significant morbidity and mortality. Child health professionals have an important role in recognizing, assessing, and managing children with suspected physical abuse.

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Kemp, A., Maguire, S., Davis, P. (2011). Physical Child Abuse. In: Stark, M. (eds) Clinical Forensic Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-258-8_5

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