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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome Joint Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome - Background Paper PartnersCanadian Association of Chiefs of Police Canadian Paediatric Society Links Saskatchewan
Institiute on Prevention of Handicaps
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Shaken
Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious and clearly defined form of child abuse
and refers to a collection of findings in infants and young children as
a consequence of violent shaking. Health Canada, together with a diverse
group of professional and advocacy associations, have developed the Joint
Statement on Shaken Baby Syndrome as an important step to stimulate action
across Canada to address this condition. It was developed to create a
common understanding of the definition, cause, outcomes and consequence
of SBS, and to encourage effective strategies to prevent SBS. This tool
can be used by professionals in all sectors involved in SBS, as well as
governments, organizations and communities. 