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One of the most spectacular changes in the last two centuries has been the demographic and epidemiological transition in European and North American societies. The move from and old demographic pattern to the modern growth of the population did not begin until at least the 18th Century. In this context we must include childrenīs health and illnesses because the decrease in infant mortality is one of the most important health indicators for measuring the improvement of levels of development.