Shaken baby syndrome is a preventable brain injury caused by the violent shaking of an infant or toddler that is up to 5-years-old.NINDS: Shaken Baby Syndrome
The extent of brain damage caused by shaken baby syndrome is contingent on the duration and force of the shaking.NCSBS: Medical Facts
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Violent shaking of infant or toddler
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Usually occurs in children under 2NINDS: Shaken Baby Syndrome
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20% of cases end in deathNCSBS: Medical Facts
