Which of the following statements concerning child abuse is true?
a. The most common form of child abuse is sexual abuse.
b. Almost all child deaths from abuse or neglect are recorded.
c. Less than half of victims were maltreated by their parents.
d. African American children suffered a higher rate of abuse than white and Hispanic children.
Answer: d. African American children suffered a higher rate of abuse than white and Hispanic children.
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