Physical Child Abuse

An estimated one-and-a-half to two million children are abused and/or neglected in the United States each year. Approximately 3,000 children die each year at the hands of a caretaker.

Adrienne Atzemis, MD discusses the warning signs of child abuse, how the protection program at St. Louis can help child abuse victims, and when a pediatrician should refer to St. Louis Children's Hospital.