Maternal/Child Health Wk 2b

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Foundations of Maternal and Child Health

Part 1

Pick one of the historical events below and in 200 words describe how it has an impact on maternal and child health today in 2018. Cite all sources.

Historical events

· Introduction of Smallpox Vaccination in the United States

· Creation of Food Stamp Program

· Passage of Education Act of 1907

· The National School Lunch Act initiated by Truman

· Approval of Birth Control Pill

· Roe v Wade

· Publication of MMWR recognizing HIV/AIDS