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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1989
This hearing was called to develop a better understanding of the damage to women and their babies resulting from substance abuse during pregnancy. The hearing transcript addresses prevalence and trends, impacts on mothers and children, impacts on health care costs, impacts on the child welfare system, legal and health policy issues, intervention…
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Abuse, Hearings
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1986
This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the severe health problems of infants whose mothers abused drugs, alcohol, or tobacco during their pregnancies, or who suffer from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Opening statements are included from Congressmen George…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Alcoholic Beverages, Congenital Impairments, Drinking
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House. – 1980
This record of the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control contains testimonies concerning the use of drugs and drug addiction during pregnancy. The physiological and psychological effects of various drugs on a pregnant woman and her developing fetus are discussed. Various programs created to care for pregnant addicts are described by…
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1990
This report contains the proceedings of the first of two hearings that explored the risks of environmental toxins to children. Testimony concerned the special vulnerability of children to toxins; the dangers of lead poisoning; instances of childhood cancer, birth defects, and developmental problems; passive smoking; child health in the California…
Descriptors: Cancer, Child Health, Child Safety, Children
Narins, Dorice M.; Hill, Virginia R. – 1982
Because of the importance of nutrition during teenage pregnancies, the Illinois State Council on Nutrition held public hearings in Chicago and in Carbondale, areas having a high incidence of infant mortality. Several issues were identified: (1) effects on nutrition of low income, poor nutrition habits, and lack of understanding of the increased…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Congenital Impairments, Eating Habits
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1990
This report contains the proceedings of the second of two hearings that explored the risks of environmental toxins to children. Testimony was heard concerning: (1) the special vulnerability of children to toxic substances; (2) exposure to lead and lead poisoning; and (3) the exposure of working children to toxins. A fact sheet gives an overview of…
Descriptors: Cancer, Child Health, Child Labor, Child Safety
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. – 1984
This report presents background information and statistical data on the problem of infant mortality. Contents include (1) a discussion of the causes of infant mortality; (2) data on infant mortality and low birth weight; and (3) information on federal programs affecting maternal and child health. Data tables depict infant mortality in terms of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Congenital Impairments, Developed Nations, Differences
National Inst. on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, Bethesda, MD. – 1992
This monograph presents an update to the strategic plan of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), focusing on recent accomplishments, program goals, strategies, and priorities in research opportunities in the areas of hearing/hearing impairment and voice/voice disorders. Specifically considered for the…
Descriptors: Adventitious Impairments, Audiology, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Disorders
