Which service is included among Old Public Health incentives to support maternal and infant health?

• A. Antenatal and infant welfare services
• B. Dental cosmetic services
• C. Sports sponsorships
• D. Private retirement planning

Answer: (A)

In the Old Public Health era, measures aimed at mothers and children were a key focus to improve population health. Antenatal and infant welfare services were set up to directly support pregnancy and early childhood, providing prenatal check-ups, health education for expectant mothers, screening for pregnancy problems, and infant welfare clinics that monitor infants’ growth, deliver immunizations, and offer guidance on nutrition and parenting. This direct attention to maternal health and infancy is why it’s the best fit for incentives in this context. The other options—dental cosmetic services, sports sponsorships, and private retirement planning—do not target pregnancy or early childhood health and aren’t part of those historical maternal–infant health incentives.