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U.S. children victimized by abuse and neglect increased by three per cent
Department of Health and Human Services said number of abused children went from 682,307 in 2013 to 702,208
Officials said substance abuse, mental health issues and domestic violence are contributing factors

By Valerie Edwards For Dailymail.com and Associated Press

Published: 14:18 EST, 25 January 2016 | Updated: 19:55 EST, 25 January 2016

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The number of U.S. children victimized by abuse and neglect increased by nearly three per cent in the latest annual reporting period, according to new federal data.

A report released Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services, estimated the number of victimized children in the 2014 fiscal year was 702,208 — up from 682,307 in 2013.

The report estimated that fatalities attributable to child abuse and neglect are at 1,580 up from 1,530 in 2013 (file image)

The report also estimated that fatalities attributable to child abuse and neglect are at 1,580 — up from 1,530 in 2013.

HHS said Rafael Lopez, commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, had sought input from child welfare officials in states with the increases in reported abuse and neglect.

According to Lopez, the officials cited substance abuse, mental health issues and domestic violence as factors contributing to the increased maltreatment.

Officials cited substance abuse, mental health issues and domestic violence as factors contributing to the increased maltreatment of children (file image)