2024年,59名印地安那儿童因虐待或忽视而死亡,大多在家中不满3岁,吸毒和未经治疗的条件也助长了这种情况。 In 2024, 59 Indiana children died from abuse or neglect, mostly under age 3 at home, with substance use and untreated conditions contributing.

根据印第安纳儿童事务部2026年1月的一份报告,2024年,59名印第安纳儿童因照料者虐待或忽视而死亡,其中18人因虐待而死亡,41人因忽视而死亡。 In 2024, 59 Indiana children died due to caregiver abuse or neglect, with 18 deaths from abuse and 41 from neglect, according to a January 2026 report by the Indiana Department of Child Services. 大多数受害者不到3岁,73%死于家中,原因往往是人身攻击、窒息、中毒或未经治疗的医疗状况。 Most victims were under age 3, and 73% died at home, often due to physical assault, asphyxia, poisonings, or untreated medical conditions. 父母使用药物,包括芬太尼和甲基安非他明,导致许多人死亡,糖尿病和心脏病等可预防疾病也是造成死亡的因素。 Parental substance use, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, contributed to many deaths, and preventable illnesses like diabetes and heart failure were also factors. 报告突出强调了儿童保护方面持续存在的挑战以及需要加强支助系统。 The report highlights persistent challenges in child protection and the need for stronger support systems.