The Influence of Economic and Industrial Conditions on Infant Mortality

Abstract

I. The older view, that women's work in itself caused high infant mortality, 127. — Modem inquiries lead to doubt regarding the direct effect, 128. — II. Statistical Evidence: Boston, 129; Johnstown, 132; Birmingham (Eng.), 133; Fall River, 134. — III. Indirect Influences; pervasive example, 138. — Vitality of young women, 140. — IV. Influence of Housework, 141.—V. Influence of Poverty, 145. — VI. Conclusion, 150.