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The discussion of child neglect considers the following,topic: definition, prevalence, etiology, identification mm and'case finding, sequelae, prevention, and treatment. The differences between child neglect and child abuse and between the legal and professional definitions of child neglect are pointed out, and an operational definition is provided. Prevalence statistics from-various states are cited and problems of obtaining-accurate statistics are noted. Etiology is. examined in terms such as economic factors, cultural values and. child caring, and paAntal pathology., IrclLded in a section on identification and case finding are '-discussions of large scale organization for adequate capefinding and early Vi.rning signals. Among consequences of child neglect reviewed ire physical, emotional, and cognitive effects. A section on prevention focuses on child advocacy prOgrams for families at risk, birth control. and day care. Approaches to treatment described include social casework, placementi, parent-child community programs