DISINFO: The UK suffers from high infant mortality and widespread child abuse
SUMMARY
Economic problems in the UK are particularly painful for vulnerable population groups. There are high levels of infant and child mortality in the UK. Violence and abuse against children are wide-spread, particularly in medical institutions. Experts call for a ban on the use of stun guns and bags over heads against children.
RESPONSE
This is false information aimed at discrediting the UK, consistent with the disinformation narrative about economic and social problems in Western countries.
The statistical data reported by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation suggests that the rates of child and infant mortality in the UK are quite low. There is no evidence to support the claim about widespread cases of abuse against children in the UK.
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