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This Child Fatality information provided by the Injury & Violence Prevention section of the Office of Disease Prevention & Epidemiology.
- Special Topics 6. Family History of Alcohol and Drug Abuse  Alcohol and drug abuse are widespread problems that may put a child at risk for abuse or injury. Child Fatality Review teams classified cases as to whether or not the victims or their families had a history of alcohol or drug abuse.10 A family history of alcohol abuse among family members was found in 16% (29/185) cases, and a history of drug abuse was found among family members in 17% (31/185) of cases. In (7%) 13/185 of cases the victim had a history of alcohol abuse, in 4% (7/185) of victims had a history of substance abuse. Interventions to reduce substance abuse in these families may help protect children from untimely death. Recommendations to Prevent Deaths Among Families with Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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