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The incidence of child abuse has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. In 2009, more than 702,000 unique instances of child abuse were reported. Nearly 40% of these victims are in what age range?

6 to 10 years
11 to 13 years
14 to 17 years
Birth to 5 years

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- Children five years of age or younger make up 40% of all abused or neglected children. The greatest risk is during the first year of life. Maltreatment is inflicted by parents in 76% of these cases, while other family members make up 12% more. There are, on average, five deaths each day as a result of child abuse or neglect.

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