Citation

Abbott G. Am. J. Sociol. 1932; 37(6): 949-955.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1932, University of Chicago Press)

DOI

10.1086/215939

PMID

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Abstract

Census figures for 1930 made public in 1931 indicated a stationary a stationary birth-rate, and a decreased infant mortality rate, but reports from various sources gathered in 1931 seemed to indicate that the depression was beginning to show on the physical condition of children and that a considerable increase in malnutrition in school children was becoming evident. The largest number of child-welfare measures in recent years was introduced in the 44 state legislatures which met in 1931, but the economic and financial policy resulted in tabling many measures entailing increased expenditures. "Back to School" and "Stay in School" campaigns were organized during the year to keep children from leaving school for work and train them for increased usefulness.