Thread by @WHO

Child maltreatment - incl. physical, sexual and psychological/emotional violence and neglect by parents, caregivers and other authority figures - is widespread, but often hidden bit.ly/3j1O82N

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Child maltreatment can have severe (if nonfatal) short- and long-term physical, sexual and mental health consequences.
Physical health consequences incl. injuries, disabilities and gastro-intestinal disorders bit.ly/3j1O82N

Child maltreatment is widespread worldwide, but stigma, shame, or fear of repercussions (such as risk of further harm) mean that many survivors never talk about it bit.ly/3j1O82N

If you are a health professional, here's how to respond to child maltreatment