The MOST reported type of child abuse in USA is

(A). Physical abuse includes beating, shaking, burning, and biting. Sexual abuse has been defined as the involvement of dependent, developmentally immature children and adolescents in sexual activities. Neglect refers to omissions in care, resulting in actual or potential harm which include inadequate healthcare, education, and supervision, protection from hazards in the environment, and unmet physical needs (e.g., clothing, food) and emotional support. Psychological abuse includes verbal abuse and humiliation and acts that scare or terrorize a child. Trafficking in children (selling them abroad), for purposes of cheap labor and/or sexual exploitation, expose children to all of the forms of abuse just mentioned. Child neglect constitutes 78% of the reports.