neglect includes abandonment; expulsion from the home ("throwaway child"); failure to seek medical help for the child; delay in seeking medical care; inadequate supervision; and inadequate food, clothing, and shelter.

Physical neglect

Explanation:

Physical neglect refers to the process whereby, parents ignore or refuse to provide basic amenities like shelter, food, medical attention for the child. Physical neglect often leads to child abandonment, expulsion from home, inadequate adult supervision of a child, and rejection of the child. Physical neglect can have a substantial and serious impact on a child's overall health and wellbeing. Some of the effects of physical neglect to a child include; malnutrition, severe dehydration, ongoing and untreated illnesses, and exposure to harm due to being unsupervised are all examples of the consequences of physical neglect.