Local doctors are being reminded of their legal obligation to report cases of child neglect to the relevant authorities.

While unable to provide statistics, President of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners, Dr Lynda Williams, says some children are being brought to doctors’ offices displaying signs and symptoms that suggest they may be victims of neglect.

Dr Williams noted that child neglect is not confined to children living in poverty, as some children in well-provided homes are also affected.