Babyland infant mortality in Memphis, TN /

There are places in America where the infant mortality rate echoes that of a developing world country. This ABC News program travels to Memphis, Tennessee-epicenter of the nation's worst infant death statistics-to investigate the issue and explore possible solutions. Viewers visit a cemetery wi...

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Corporate Authors: ABC News Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2009], c2008.
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1 streaming video file (42 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Subjects:
Diagnosis.
Medicine, Preventive.
Health planning.
Medical care.
Public health.
Social medicine.
Educational films.
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Summary:There are places in America where the infant mortality rate echoes that of a developing world country. This ABC News program travels to Memphis, Tennessee-epicenter of the nation's worst infant death statistics-to investigate the issue and explore possible solutions. Viewers visit a cemetery with the heartrending epithet "Babyland" and witness an unusual pairing between a black, teen mother-to-be and a white, suburban church volunteer trying to prevent another tragic outcome. Studying premature birth, the main factor behind infant mortality, the program also profiles Memphis residents dedicated to raising awareness of, and spurring action on, our healthcare system's most deplorable failing.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 03, 2009.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
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Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:Viewer discretion advised.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (42 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.

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