Exam 19: Maternal and Child Health

During the twentieth century, what were the two major public health achievements important to the U.S. health status?

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The first achievement was a focus on the health of mothers and babies, and the second was family planning.

Nutritional programs, such as the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), have reduced iron-deficiency anemia among vulnerable populations. Most recently, neural tube defects associated with folic acid deficiency are decreasing because of food fortification. What major issue is yet to be addressed effectively through food safety legislation?

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The major issue yet to be addressed effectively through food safety legislation is childhood and maternal obesity, which are strongly linked to adult chronic diseases.

What is Title XXI?

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Title XXI of the Social Security Act established the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and extended coverage to children who did not qualify for Medicaid due to family incomes over the eligibility limit.

Of the other major public health achievements between 1990 and 2010 that were highlighted by CDC, what seven achievements had significant impact on reducing morbidity and mortality for children and, to a lesser extent, for mothers?

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During the twentieth century, what were the two major public health achievements important to the U.S. health status?

What is Title XXI?

Of the other major public health achievements between 1990 and 2010 that were highlighted by CDC, what seven achievements had significant impact on reducing morbidity and mortality for children and, to a lesser extent, for mothers?

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