""Children in Health and Disease: A Study of Child Life"" is a book written by David Forsyth in 1909. The book is an in-depth study of the physical and mental development of children, including their health and disease. The author explores topics such as the causes of infant mortality, the importance of proper nutrition, and the role of hygiene in promoting healthy child development. Forsyth also discusses the effects of poverty, overcrowding, and unsanitary living conditions on children's health. He examines the impact of ...
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""Children in Health and Disease: A Study of Child Life"" is a book written by David Forsyth in 1909. The book is an in-depth study of the physical and mental development of children, including their health and disease. The author explores topics such as the causes of infant mortality, the importance of proper nutrition, and the role of hygiene in promoting healthy child development. Forsyth also discusses the effects of poverty, overcrowding, and unsanitary living conditions on children's health. He examines the impact of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, and measles on child mortality rates and highlights the importance of vaccinations in preventing these illnesses.The book provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time and how they affected child health. Forsyth emphasizes the need for public health interventions to improve child welfare and prevent disease. Overall, ""Children in Health and Disease: A Study of Child Life"" is a comprehensive guide to child health and development that provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by children and their families in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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