Analysis of long- and short- term trends in infant mortality in the United States by age at death, cause of death, sex of child, color, and geographic areas; fetal and perinatal mortality trends; role of various risk factors including birth weight, age of mother, birth order, mother's history of prior pregnancy loss; changes during the 1950 decade in personnel and facilities and services related to obstetrical and pediatric care; discussion of health insurance and maternal and child health programs and services.

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection