Global Prevalence of Past-year Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review and Minimum Estimates

American Academy of Pediatrics - Mar 2016

Susan Hillis, James Mercy, Adaugo Amobi, Howard Kress

Evidence confirms associations between childhood violence and major causes of mortality in adulthood. A synthesis of data on past-year prevalence of violence against children will help advance the United Nations’ call to end all violence against children.