This type of maltreatment is recognized when the child's death is directly related to injuries suffered as a result of a specific incident of abuse or neglect.

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Acute maltreatment refers to a specific incident of abuse or neglect that leads to the child's death. It is in contrast to chronic maltreatment, which refers to ongoing and long-term abuse or neglect. Shaken and direct are not commonly used terms to describe types of maltreatment.

This Type of Maltreatment Is Recognized When the Child's Death