Notes that the program improved several birth outcomes across the sites studied, reduced infant mortality in two sites, and was particularly successful at linking women and their families to prenatal care.

Presents results from the six-year evaluation, noting that the programs filled important gaps in services, that strong program administration and leadership are associated with better implementation and outcomes, and that coordination with existing clinical services is important.

Notes that the program improved several birth outcomes across the sites studied, reduced infant mortality in two sites, and was particularly successful at linking women and their families to prenatal care.

Presents results from the six-year evaluation, noting that the programs filled important gaps in services, that strong program administration and leadership are associated with better implementation and outcomes, and that coordination with existing clinical services is important.

This study evaluates the effect of Measles Catchup Campaigns on child mortality in Africa.

Experts believe that eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes is key to continued reduction in infant mortality in the United States. Healthy Start, a national initiative begun in 1991, is the largest program addressing disparities in birth outcomes. This paper provides an...