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Abstract
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Mortality and morbidity statistics.
-There was probably no significant change in the general death-rate. There were indications of a lower mortality rate from tuberculosis and typhoid fever. Almost 15 per cent of the population probably suffered from attacks of influenza or grippe during the epidemic of 1928-29. Public health measures.
-Steady progress was made in many fields, especially that of mental hygiene. Through the inauguration of the White House Conference on Child Health and Protection and the creation of Children's Fund of Michigan, encouragement was given to the child health program of the country. Private practice.
-The number of physicians, dentists, and nurses is apparently steadily increasing. Hospitals and clinics.
-A tendency was observed during the last decade or two to provide in hospitals more definitely for the patient of moderate means. Approximately $16,000,000 was appropriated by the Seventieth Congress for additional hospital facilities for World War veterans. Legal measures.
-While considerable public-health legislation was enacted, no one law stood out as especially more important than others. Biological research.
-Encouraging progress was recorded in may fields. Research in medical sociology and economics.
-Three commissions or committees reported progress. |