Which population does the CDC’s maternal and child health initiatives primarily target?

• A. Teenagers and young adults
• B. Seniors and elderly populations
• C. Expectant mothers and children
• D. Low-income families

Answer: (C)

Maternal and child health initiatives focus on improving health outcomes for expectant mothers and their babies, and for children as they grow. This includes prenatal care, safe delivery, newborn health, immunizations, nutrition, and early development and pediatric care. Because the aim is to protect health from pregnancy through early childhood, the primary population is expectant mothers and children. Teenagers and seniors aren’t the main targets of these initiatives, and while programs may address disparities and reach low-income families, the central emphasis is on mothers during pregnancy and their children.