Deck 19: Maternal and Child Health

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

The seven achievements that had significant impact on reducing morbidity and mortality for children are:
-Safer and healthier foods
-Prevention and control of infectious diseases
-Vaccination
-Motor-vehicle safety
-Fluoridation of drinking water
-Tobacco control
-Reduction in childhood lead poisoning

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

What is Title XXI?