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Items in this list may be obtained from the sources cited. Contact information reflects the most current data about the source that has been provided to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 21 through 24 (24 total).

U.S. Children's Bureau. 1950. Changes in infant, childhood, and maternal mortality over the decade 1939-1948: A graphic analysis. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 31 pp. (Children's Bureau statistical series; no. 6)

Annotation: This report provides data and analysis on causes of mortality among mothers and children from 1939 to1948. Both national and state level data are provided, including premature birth, injury at birth, congenital malformations, mortality from birth to 1 year, ages 1-4 years, 5-14 years, and more.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent mortality, Child mortality, Infant mortality, Maternal mortality, Mortality rates, Neonatal death, Statistical analysis, Statistical data

U.S. Children's Bureau. 1950. Mortality from premature birth and associated causes of death, 1948. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 15 pp. (Children's Bureau statistical series; no. 5)

Annotation: This report presents trend data on infant deaths attributed to premature birth in the United States during the period 1935 through 1948. Contents include criteria of premature birth, age distribution of deaths from premature birth, comparison with other causes of neonatal death, mortality rates for states, and causes certified in combination with premature birth.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Infant mortality, Neonatal death, Premature infants, Prematurity, Statistical data

Dunham EC. 1947. Deaths of premature infants in the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 11 pp. (Children's Bureau statistical series; no. 2)

Annotation: This report provides data and analysis on prematurity as a leading cause of infant mortality in 1944. It also discusses the importance of efforts to prevent premature birth, how to improve premature infant survival, and various trends from 1933 to 1944.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Infant mortality, Neonatal death, Premature infants, Prematurity, Preterm birth, Statistical data

SIDS of Pennsylvania. Cribs for Kids. Pittsburgh, PA: SIDS of Pennsylvania,

Annotation: This Web site describes the national safe-sleep education program for low-income moms to help reduce the risk of injury and death of infants due to unsafe sleep environments. Cribs for Kids® programs throughout the country provide a Graco Pack N Play® Crib and educational materials regarding safe sleeping and tips to protect babies. Sections on the Web site include how to get a crib, how to start a chapter, a description of SIDS, a section outlining safe sleep for infants, and a healthy baby section. Also included is a toll-free number 1-888-721-CRIB for expecting or new parents in inquire about the program.

Contact: Cribs for Kids, Riverfront Place, Suite 250, 810 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Telephone: (888) 721-CRIB Web Site: http://www.cribsforkids.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant death, Infant equipment, Low income groups, National programs, Neonatal death, Prevention programs, Public awareness campaigns, SIDS, World Wide Web
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