Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ427912
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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WIC: A Food Program That Fails.
Graham, George G.
Public Interest, n103 p66-75 Spr 1991
Relates the origin and aims of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) begun in 1972. It has failed to improve the health of newborn children or lower the infant mortality rate, because these problems relate to behavior rather than lack of food. Prenatal care and medical intervention are more appropriate responses to these problems. (DM)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Food, Health, Infant Mortality, Infants, Mothers, Nutrition, Obesity, Welfare Services
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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