From sentimental stories about polio to the latest cherub in hospital commercials, sick children tug at the public’s heartstrings. However sick children have

This collection focuses on child welfare in its specific sense: welfare and social interventions with children and young people undertaken by State bodies or NG

Children in the U.S. are not faring well. Despite major advances in public health, hygiene, and treatment for acute infections, child health outcomes in the U.S

Children's health has clearly improved over the past several decades. Significant and positive gains have been made in lowering rates of infant mortality and mo