https://www.scmp.com/rss/322568/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The problem of child maltreatment, including physical, sexual and psychological abuse as well as neglect, has become an important public health issue. Every year, between 4 per cent and 16 per cent of children are physically abused and about 10 per cent are neglected or psychologically abused in high-income countries. Given the well-documented effects of such abuse on a child’s health, social and behavioural development, society will pay a very high cost if it is not dealt with timely and... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1941018/care-hong-kongs-vulnerable-children-must-go-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1941018/care-hong-kongs-vulnerable-children-must-go-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 May 2016 04:07:45 +0000