A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect
A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect
xTraumatization in childhood can result in lifelong health impairment and may have a negative impact on other areas of life such as education, social contacts and employment as well. Despite the frequent occurrence of traumatization, which is reflected in a 14.5 percent prevalence rate of severe child abuse and neglect, the economic burden of the consequences is hardly known.