Approximately How Many Cases of Physical Abuse Result in the Death

question 46

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many cases of physical abuse result in the death of a child in the U.S. each year?

• A) 700
• B) 1500
• C) 5500
• D) 500,000
• E) 550

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