Child abuse and neglect are synonymous with the current term “Child
maltreatment”, a multifactorial problem affecting the health and well-being of large
numbers of children worldwide. “Child Abuse and Neglect” has been discussed from
public health and a professional perspective, focusing on global problems. It narrates
the consequences of being exposed to this form of brutality on the minds and bodies of
the child, their detection and measures being taken to prevent these types of violence.
Also, the extent of the problems, the risk factors, the consequences of child abuse, and
what is being done to avoid child abuse and neglect have also been discussed.
Keywords: Child Abuse, Dental Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse.
