Twothirds of all infant mortality involve infants with low birth weight. This problem can be largely prevented at a relatively low cost. The Institute of medicine has estimated that for every dollar spent on prenatal care. over $3 would be saved in the total cost of caring for low birthweight infants. Mr. Speaker. it is not surprising that infant mortality and inadequate prenatal care occur most frequently among infants and pregnant women who are poor and without health insurance. For this reason. it is essential that Federal programs which serve lowincome families. such as the community and migrant health center programs. increase their efforts. In conclusion. Mr.