Citation

Ibrahim OR, Nasir FF, Lugga AS, Ibrahim M. Pan. Afr. Med. J. 2020; 35: e47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, African Field Epidemiology Network)

DOI

10.11604/pamj.2020.35.47.19115

PMID

32537052 PMCID

Abstract

Battered child syndrome (BCS) is a form of physical abuse that is characterised by multiple injuries and potentially fatal outcome. Despite the high prevalence of physical abuse in developing countries, BCS is rarely reported. Hence, this report highlighted a four-year-old Nigerian boy who suffered multiple injuries (scalp haematoma, bruises, right clavicular fracture, and burns) from the paternal uncle's wife. This case report is discussed along the line of public health approach for curbing the social menace.

Language: en

Keywords

public health; child abuse; Battered child syndrome; Nigerian