CAN Syndrome - Certain Specific Forms. Part I: Child work as a form of abuse

Czech version

Authors: J. Buchanec ¹; M. Fedor ¹; J. Buchancová ²
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika detí a dorastu JLF UK a MFN, Martin1 prednosta prof. MUDr. P. Bánovčin, CSc. Klinika pracovného lekárstva a toxikológie JLF UK a MFN, Martin2 prednostka prof. MUDr. J. Buchancová, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2004; (6): 278-282.
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Overview

The authors present certain specific forms of child abuse and neglect syndrome. The first part is devoted tochild work as a form of abuse. They describe the situation in developing and industrial societies and in our country.Author's personal experience about children mandatory seasonal work before the year 1989, are presented. Thedevelopmental, somatic and health risk factors associated with child work and possible preventive measures arecharacterized. Currently among the children who work, the main health problems are injuries, disorders of thelocomotive system secondary to overuse and sexually transmitted diseases. The prevention of child work can bedone by better education and social environment and by the change of the life style of specific communities thatare not adjusted to industrial society.

Key words:
CAN syndrome, child work, risk factors, prevention, case presentation

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