
Quality of Life and Mortality Among Children: Historical Perspectives
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Children’s
History
Health & Wellness
格式
Kindle
页数
138
语言
荷兰语,佛兰芒语
已发布
Jan 1, 2012
出版商
Springer
版本
2012
ISBN-10
9400743904
ISBN-13
9789400743908
描述
This insightful brief delves into the historical context of child mortality from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, exploring the various factors that shaped the quality of life for children during that time. Thomas E. Jordan meticulously examines how societal norms, economic conditions, and public health initiatives impacted the survival rates of young children, weaving together a narrative that highlights both the challenges and triumphs faced by families.
Jordan’s analysis not only sheds light on the grim realities of child mortality in historical periods but also provides a comparative perspective, enabling readers to appreciate the progress made in child health and well-being over the centuries. By examining historical data and social practices, the brief underscores the importance of understanding past challenges to inform current public health strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for future generations.
Jordan’s analysis not only sheds light on the grim realities of child mortality in historical periods but also provides a comparative perspective, enabling readers to appreciate the progress made in child health and well-being over the centuries. By examining historical data and social practices, the brief underscores the importance of understanding past challenges to inform current public health strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for future generations.