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ID HCR005
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Shaken Baby Syndrome is identified as the number one cause of death in child abuse cases involving children less than one year of age, with incidents increasing in Idaho
- Nationally, 1,200 to 1,400 babies suffer from preventable abusive head trauma from Shaken Baby Syndrome annually, with one in four dying and 75 percent of survivors requiring ongoing medical attention
- Systematic parent education before hospital discharge is cost-effective and the only prevention strategy showing significant results, with a similar program in New York reducing cases by 46 percent in thirteen counties over six years
- Agencies and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to emphasize Shaken Baby Syndrome awareness during April Child Abuse Awareness Month to educate Idaho citizens on this preventable tragedy
- Cultural change is needed regarding how society understands infant crying as the primary trigger for shaking and the associated dangers
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and providing that in conjunction with this year's April Child Abuse Awareness Month that agencies and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to emphasize Shaken Baby Syndrome as a leading cause of child abuse deaths in children less than one year of age, thereby educating Idaho citizens on this preventable tragedy.
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State on 03/22
3/23/2011
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare3/7/2011
Commerce and Human Resources2/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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