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Sentinel injuries and indicators of child physical abuse

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Sentinel injuries are minor, unexplained injuries in pre-cruising infants that are often the first indication of physical abuse, which may precede more serious harm.[1][1],[2][2] In one study, more than 25% of abused infants had had a previous sentinel injury, and nearly half of the injuries were

Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.251219

Authors: Hannah McDowell, Suzanne Kathleen Robinson, Megan Cooney, Ashley Stewart-Tufescu, Tracie O. Afifi

Institutions: University of Ottawa, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, University of Manitoba

Language: English

Topic: Child Abuse and Related Trauma

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553