Approximately, 6 to 22 percent of child victims of factitious disorder die as a result of medical illnesses

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Factitious disorder imposed on another, previously known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, involves a caregiver inducing or fabricating symptoms in a child, leading to unnecessary medical interventions. This can result in significant harm or even death, hence why children die from illnesses inflicted upon them by a caregiver.

Approximately, 6 to 22 Percent of Child Victims of Factitious