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Infant abuse goes down when parents get paid family leave
Infant abuse goes down when parents get paid family leave Paid family leave policies have been shown to reduce infant abuse by 14% in states that offer such programs. The study found that substantiated cases of maltreatment declined by 22%, and home removals due to unsafe conditions dropped by 46% compared to states without paid […]
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Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy A common cause of shaken baby incidents is continuous crying. Cavan Images via Getty Images In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. […]
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