Berlin Quote by Andrei Cherny
““Of babies born alive and in hospitals during that month of July 1945, 92 percent would die within then days.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Health policy briefing, 2025
He cites a tragic 1945 hospital statistic showing a 92% infant mortality rate within days for babies born alive.
In simple terms: Historical infant mortality was extremely high.
Key Takeaway
Improve modern neonatal care.
Themes
health
history
mortality
Mood
somber
educational
Type
historical
policy
When to use this quote
- hospital policy
- maternal health
- historical research
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Medical statistics
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- What advances reduced infant mortality?
- How can we honor past victims?
A Different Perspective
Data may lack context of medical advances.
