Victims at Birth Movie Review 1990

Takes a look at the causes of the growing number of babies born premature, with low birth weight, and with other life-threatening health problems and discusses the overall effect on society. Explains three leading causes of newborn babies needing intensive care: denial of prenatal care to poor expectant mothers, the growing rate of drug and alcohol abuse among pregnant mothers, and the surge in the numbers of teenage pregnancies. Includes discussion guide.

Distribution

University of California Extension Ctr. for Media & Independent Learning, 2000 Center St., 4th Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704, Phone: (510)642-0460, Fax: (510)643-9271, Email: mediaservices@ucxonline.berkeley.edu

Available on VHS
Running time 58 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Childbirth, Medical Education, Drug Abuse, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Adolescence