AT THE Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association held in New York City on Oct. 24 to 28, 1949, a series of resolutions were passed, many of which concern child health. Such resolutions are customarily presented by one of the several sections of the Association after consideration by the membership of the section and those particularly interested in the specific problems. Subsequently, the content of each resolution is reviewed carefully by the Governing Council of the Association, a widely representative body, and the resolutions in which there is general concurrence are passed and become official statements.
The following resolutions are selected from those passed at the recent Annual Meeting as being of particular interest to pediatricians:
Resolution on Child Health Services
Whereas, the Study of Child Health Services of the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown that many children, especially in rural areas, still lack adequate public health services, and
Whereas, present laws provide limited amounts of federal funds, and
Whereas, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers recently indicated the need for additional funds, be it
Resolved, that the American Public Health Association recommends that all states and territories increase their respective appropriations in order to furnish to the people those services shown to be lacking by the Study of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Resolution on the Mid-Century White House Conference
Whereas, the series of White House Conferences on Children and Youth have added much to the health, happiness, and well being of children, and
Joint Planning by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association for the Development of School Health Services
