Maternal and Child Health, Third Edition provides an overview of the issues and content of maternal and child health services in the United States. Topics such as the epidemic of obesity, the consequences of the implementation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), efforts to reduce mother-to-child transmission of AIDS, new immunizations and child safety improvements, and more. The Third Edition is a thorough revision that offers two new chapters that cover the topics of Oral Health and Children's Environmental Health, as well as references to the implications of recently passed health care reform legislation, and increased coverage of global maternal and child health topics.