Report to Congress: Feasibility of Uniform Data Collection on "Shaken Baby Syndrome" or Abusive Head Trauma

Description

This report represents the HHS response to the requirement to conduct a feasibility assessment of the mandated report on shaken baby syndrome, referenced herein primarily as AHT, the more inclusive term recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The assessment included a literature review on incidence of AHT; identification of related federal activities, including activities authorized under CAPTA; stakeholder discussions; and broad consideration of benefits and costs involved. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

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21 Access the complete Report to Congress: Feasibility of Uniform Data Collection on "Shaken Baby Syndrome" or Abusive Head Trauma on the official website. https://acf.gov/cb/report/report-congress-feasibility-uniform-data-collection-shaken-baby-syndrome-or-abusive-head

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  • assessment
  • policy
  • reporting
  • surveillance
  • trauma

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