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Child abuse in the U.S. - number of fatalities 2022, by caregiver risk factors
In the United States, far more children died due to their caregivers having a drug abuse issue than an alcohol abuse issue. In 2022, a total of 253 child fatalities occurred in a household with a drug abuse risk factor.