### Question
What does negligent treatment mean?


### Answer
**Negligent treatment** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 20341*:

> the failure to provide, for reasons other than poverty, adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care so as to seriously endanger the physical health of the child

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20341*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 203-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER IV-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**

