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Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns

Child abuse can impair victims' development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, calling for a tiered prevention strategy to strengthen protections.

Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns

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Child abuse can impair victims' development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, calling for a tiered prevention strategy to strengthen protections.

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Child abuse can impair victims' development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, calling for a tiered prevention strategy to strengthen protections.

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