title: Health care in early infancy.
abstract: The pattern of illness and of health care during the first 16 weeks of life in a cohort of 1210 infants was examined. Children from families in the lower social strata had a significantly increased risk of respiratory illness and gastrointestinal disturbance and received less routine well baby care than children from more socially advantaged backgrounds. A number of policy changes which might improve the distribution of health care resources are examined.
mesh_terms: D002662:Child Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009035:Mothers; D009520:New Zealand; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D044469:Racial Groups; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors