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II National Congress of Paediatrics: The fight against child mortality

Pedro Gorrotxategi Gorrotxategi1, Víctor M García Nieto2, Miguel Zafra Anta3

  • 1Centro de Salud de Pasajes San Pedro, Pasaia, Gipuzkoa, Spain.

Anales De Pediatria
|February 7, 2024
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This review examines the 1923 Second National Congress of Paediatrics, highlighting infant mortality as a key concern. Many issues discussed by Spanish paediatricians then remain relevant for child health today.

Area of Science:

  • * Historical analysis of medical congress proceedings.
  • * Public health and paediatric medicine.
  • * Socio-historical study of child welfare in Spain.

Background:

  • * The Second National Congress of Paediatrics convened in San Sebastian in 1923.
  • * This review commemorates the congress's 100th anniversary.
  • * High infant mortality rates in Spain during the early 20th century were a significant public health issue.

Conclusions:

  • * The 1923 congress addressed critical issues in child health, particularly infant mortality.
  • * Historical paediatric concerns offer valuable insights into enduring challenges in child welfare.
  • * The findings underscore the long-term relevance of addressing infant mortality and related paediatric issues.

Keywords:
Congreso Nacional de Pediatría de 1923Historia de la pediatríaHistory of paediatricsInfant mortalityMortalidad infantilNational Congress of Paediatrics of 1923

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