Its All About The Babies Flashcards by Harris ryder

Q

Big army recruiting campaign proved what?

A

That love is real,

40/100 men were unfit for service.

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What was the death rate of babies in 1899?

A

142 per 1000

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Q

What reasons were there due to high baby death rate?

A

overcrowding- children easily picked up disease
drugs- opium caused babies to go to sleep but they never woke up
neglect- parents spent money on gin
filthy housing- parents didn’t know value of keeping a house clean
doctors - parents would not give spend money on doctors

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