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Domestic News
January 31, 1950
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The US faced severe polio epidemics in 1948 (27,908 cases, second worst year) and 1949 (over 40,000 cases, all-time high), affecting 40 states and leaving March of Dimes funds at historic lows amid greatest need.
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Infantile paralysis delivered a "one-two" punch to the nation in the past two years and, as a result, March of Dimes funds—facing the greatest need in history—are at the lowest point ever.
In 1948 the case toll of 27,908 marked that year as the second worst polio year on record. A relatively light year was hoped for following it. Instead came 1949 with an all-time reported high—upwards of 40,000 cases.
So widespread and intense was the 1949 epidemic that 40 states reported more cases than in 1948.
In 1948 the case toll of 27,908 marked that year as the second worst polio year on record. A relatively light year was hoped for following it. Instead came 1949 with an all-time reported high—upwards of 40,000 cases.
So widespread and intense was the 1949 epidemic that 40 states reported more cases than in 1948.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Polio Epidemic
Infantile Paralysis
March Of Dimes
1948 Cases
1949 Epidemic
Domestic News Details
Event Date
1948 1949
Outcome
27,908 cases in 1948; over 40,000 cases in 1949; march of dimes funds at lowest point ever
Event Details
Infantile paralysis (polio) struck the nation severely in 1948 and 1949, with 1948 as the second worst year on record and 1949 setting an all-time high; the 1949 epidemic was widespread, affecting 40 states more than the previous year.