Birth Poverty And WealthA Study Of Infant Mortality

This influential study of infant mortality remains a classic in the fields of public health and social policy. Drawing on a wide range of data sources, including official statistics, historical records, and personal interviews, Titmuss provides a comprehensive portrait of the causes and consequences of infant mortality, and offers a powerful critique of the political and economic forces that perpetuate poverty and inequality. This new edition features a foreword by renowned public health expert Sir Michael Marmot, as well as a wealth of updated data and analysis.