Despite the passing of the Sheppard-Towner Act, the first federal grant-in-aid program for local child health clinics, what was the main reason why many local health departments refused to accept these grants?

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The opposition of the American Medical Association (AMA) and local medical societies was the main reason why many local health departments refused to accept the grants. The AMA and other medical groups believed that the Sheppard-Towner Act would increase government interference in medical care and decrease the autonomy of physicians.

Despite the Passing of the Sheppard-Towner Act, the First Federal