Shiloh | Compare and Contrast
1980s: Sudden infant death syndrome has been a recognized medical disease since 1970. In 1988, there are 5,476 infant deaths from SIDS in the United States.
1990s: Estimates regarding the number of deaths caused by SIDS in the United States range from 3,000 to 7,000 per year. Experts determine that putting babies to sleep on their backs can prevent SIDS. In 1994, only 30 percent of babies are put to sleep on their backs. By 1997, the number rises to 79 percent.
1980s: Marijuana use among high schoolers is steadily declining. By 1989, 33 percent of high school...
[The entire page is 277 words long]
Join eNotes
The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:
Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...
Navigate
See Also:
- - For teachers, the Shiloh Lesson Plan.
- - Shiloh summary and study guide in the eNotes.
Tell a friend about Shiloh at eNotes.
- Add Shiloh to your favorites