‘Major epidemic’ Says the BBC – UK Investigates Child Abuse in the U.S. 14thdaymom, October 23, 2011 America’s child death shame Every five hours a child dies from abuse or neglect in the US. The latest government figures show an estimated 1,770 children were killed as a result of maltreatment in 2009. A recent congressional report concludes the real number could be nearer 2,500. In fact, America… Continue Reading