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The risk of fatality from maltreatment is highest for children

A 0-4 years old
B 1-3 years old
C 12-15 years old
D 8-11 years old

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The answer is A. 0-4
They are the most vulnerable.
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Answer A 0-4 years old
The strongest risk factor for being a victim of a child maltreatment fatality is age. Children under the age of 1 are at the greatest risk of being killed. In fact, children are more likely to die during their first year of life than at any other time.
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