Describes Israel's maternal and child health program which consists of state-wide neighborhood-based centers providing prenatal care and advice; assessments of a child's growth and development; immunizations; extensive counseling about child development, childrearing, and nutrition; and referrals for care of sick children. (BF/JH)

Discusses the aspects of the nation-wide maternal and child health services available in the United Kingdom and Sweden including organization and regional planning, basic preventive and monitoring services, development and standards and guidelines for delivery, cooperation of professional and voluntary organizations and funding. Implications for a…

Excerpts from a full report which appeared in the City Almanac, a publication of the Center of New York City Affairs of the New School for Social Research. (MB)

Describes certain elements which can affect the fetus and the developing infant. These elements include toxins, lead poisoning, alcohol, smoking, and drugs (both legal and illegal). (Author/DB)

Reviews significant recent research and information related to the beginning period of human life, and specifically discusses the developing fetus and infant, and the surrounding environment in which the infant is born and reared. Suggestions for prevention of mental-health problems are offered. (Author/DB)

Notes how the Childhood Immunization Initiative is building a system to sustain increases in immunization rates into the future. Discusses five elements of the Immunization Initiative: improvement in delivery services, monitoring, vaccine quality, cost, and federal commitment to supporting public health efforts and building a coordinated national…