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Abusive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe
form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of a child. AHT often happens when a
parent or caregiver becomes angry or frustrated because of a child’s crying. It is caused by violent
shaking and/or with blunt impact. The resulting injury can cause bleeding around the brain or on the
inside back layer of the eyes. (source)
Nearly all victims of AHT suffer serious, long-term health consequences. Examples include:
At least one of every four babies who experience AHT dies from this form of child abuse. Public
health professionals and child care providers have an important role that they can play in adopting
prevention strategies to support themselves, other caregivers, parents, and families. These strategies
include: (source)
of all child maltreatment deaths are a result of Abusive Head Trauma. (source)
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