Pediatric abusive head trauma: recommended definitions for public health surveillance and research Sharyn E. Parks, Joseph L. Annest, Holly A. Hill, and Debra L. Karch
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TextPublication details: Atlanda, Ga.: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012Description: electronic document (52 p.); PDF formatSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: This document was developed to improve the quality and consistency of data on abusive head trauma in children. The publication provides a definition of abusive head trauma and presents recommended data elements for use by individuals and organisations. The document is designed to aid in the collection of surveillance data and is intended to promote and improve consistency of abusive head trauma surveillance for public health purposes. The definitions and data elements are based on International Classification of Diseases diagnosis and external-cause-of-injury codes. [from the website]. It should be noted that this publication was developed for use in the United States. Policy and practice in New Zealand may vary. However this document may be used to inform definitions of abusive head trauma in children in New Zealand. Access the website for more information about abuse head trauma in children. Record #3839
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This document was developed to improve the quality and consistency of data on abusive head trauma in children. The publication provides a definition of abusive head trauma and presents recommended data elements for use by individuals and organisations. The document is designed to aid in the collection of surveillance data and is intended to promote and improve consistency of abusive head trauma surveillance for public health purposes. The definitions and data elements are based on International Classification of Diseases diagnosis and external-cause-of-injury codes. [from the website]. It should be noted that this publication was developed for use in the United States. Policy and practice in New Zealand may vary. However this document may be used to inform definitions of abusive head trauma in children in New Zealand. Access the website for more information about abuse head trauma in children. Record #3839