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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and its connection to infant mortality among Medicaid-covered newborns. WIC's primary goal is to improve the health of low-income pregnant women and their infants through nutritional support. The WIC program has a notable presence in the United States, with a history dating back decades and impactful federal funding. The analysis in this book utilizes a large dataset from five states (Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas) to unravel the relationship between WIC participation during pregnancy and infant mortality. Statistical models are employed to control for factors such as birth weight, maternal age, and prenatal care. The author presents detailed findings on the incidence of infant mortality, contrasting WIC participants with non-participants. The book's central argument is that WIC participation during pregnancy has significant implications for infant mortality. The author demonstrates that WIC participants have lower infant mortality rates, particularly in the first 28 days after birth. This effect is most pronounced in states with higher rates of infant mortality. The author acknowledges that self-selection bias may influence the results, as WIC participants may have other underlying characteristics that contribute to lower mortality rates. The insights provided in this book are valuable for policymakers and healthcare professionals working to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of prenatal nutrition in reducing infant mortality, especially among vulnerable populations served by programs like WIC. By highlighting the impact of WIC participation, this book contributes to the broader understanding of how social programs can positively influence health outcomes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.