This is a collection of highlights from the documentary history "Children and Youth in America" (prepared by the Harvard School of Public Health under the auspices of the American Public Health Association). Brief histories of developments in child health care are given, such as treatment of children's diseases, national and state health programs, prenatal care, founding of the U.S. Children's Bureau, dental care, care for handicapped children, nutrition, effects of poverty, legislation and present public health concerns. The publication contains illustrations and historical photographs. (MS)