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Studies in the US in at least 3 states show that military kids are twice as likely to die of severe abuse than civilian kids. And for each child that is killed, there are many more living with less severe abuse. Abuse is more likely to happen in families who are isolated, who have financial problems, who move often, who abuse alcohol or drugs, and who are under a lot of stress. Kids at most risk are 1-2 year olds and the abusers are usually male. The point of this is not to blame, but to predict so systems can be put in place to prevent. No wants wants to abuse their kids.