Children on hunger strike: child abuse or legitimate protest?

Bruises in children: normal or child abuse?

Bruises in active children are common and often are considered "normal" childhood injuries. However, bruises also may be the result of physical abuse or other conditions. The evaluation of a child with bruising should include a thorough history and physical examination to determine the cause. When abuse is suspected, prompt reporting is necessary to protect the child from further injury. This a...

Child abuse or self-immolation? A case report

Background: Non-accidental burns may not be detected unless a complete history of the accident and a detailed physical examination is obtained. Self-inflicted burns are a regular source of admission to burn units. Case presentation: An 11 year old boy with multiple localized burn injuries was brought to the emergency department of burn hospital by his mother. The lesions were in diff...

A Case of Prolonged Hunger-Strike

Convict M. K. resorted to hunger-strike on the 18th May, 1934. His weight was then approximately 130 lbs. Regular forcible feeding was commenced on the 2nd July, but previous to this date he had been forcibly fed on eight or ten occasions. His weight was 95 lbs. and there were definite signs of weakness and exhaustion. Between the 2nd July and the 15th October, his weight ranged between 91 and ...

Poverty and child abuse: suffer the children.

Is it child abuse--or something else?