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American Journal of Public Health (New York, N.Y. : 1912) logoLink to American Journal of Public Health (New York, N.Y. : 1912)
. 1920 Apr;10(4):338–341. doi: 10.2105/ajph.10.4.338

INFANT MORTALITY IN THE REGISTRATION AREA FOR BIRTHS

William H Davis
PMCID: PMC1362819  PMID: 18010290

Abstract

“A high infant mortality rate today is a greater disgrace than a high typhoid rate,” writes Dr. Davis. It reflects on clergy, physicians, nurses, school teachers and editors alike, and gives a low rating for the intelligence of the people. Breast feeding is the first line of attack. Mothers should be taught how to care for their children.

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