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Examining the aspects of childhood in the American colonies between the late 16th and late 18th centuries, this text contains essays and documents that shed lig
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Children's Health, the Nation's Wealth
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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