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Table 70. Nature of Injuries Arising from Assault, Neglect or Maltreatment in HospitalisedChildren 0–12 Years by Age Group, New Zealand 2007–2011Primary DiagnosisNumber: Total2007−2011Assault, Neglect or MaltreatmentChildren 0–4 YearsNew ZealandNumber:AnnualAverage% of TotalTraumatic Subdural Haemorrhage 101 20.2 25.8Superficial Head Injury 68 13.6 17.4Fracture Skull or Facial Bones 16 3.2 4.1Other Head Injuries 50 10.0 12.8Injuries to Abdomen, Spine and Pelvis 31 6.2 7.9Injuries to Thorax (including Rib Fractures) 11 2.2 2.8Injuries to Upper Limb 27 5.4 6.9Fracture of Femur 15 3.0 3.8Other Injuries to Lower Limb 15 3.0 3.8Maltreatment 36 7.2 9.2Other Injuries 21 4.2 5.4Total 391 78.2 100.0Children 5–12 YearsSuperficial Head Injury 34 6.8 17.3Fracture Skull or Facial Bones 14 2.8 7.1Concussion 17 3.4 8.6Other Head Injuries 30 6.0 15.2Injuries to Abdomen, Spine and Pelvis 25 5.0 12.7Injuries to Upper Limb 26 5.2 13.2Injuries to Lower Limb 12 2.4 6.1Maltreatment 11 2.2 5.6Other Injuries 28 5.6 14.2Total 197 39.4 100.0Source: National Minimum DatasetAssault, Neglect or Maltreatment of Children - 313

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