UNICEF - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1949 - 1 Shilling
Theme: History & Politics
Country | Austria / II. Republic of Austria |
Issue Date | 1949 |
Face Value | 1.00 |
Color | blue |
Printing Type | Photogravure |
Stamp Type | Commemorative |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 276 |
Chronological Chapter | OOS-OE2 |
SID | 824861 |
In 35 Wishlists |
In 1948, the UNICEF action for children began in Austria. It brought 8599 tons of high-quality food into our country until the day of issue of this stamp in May 1949 and had a direct impact on the health of the Austrian children, which is documented by constant examinations by doctors. The statistics of this time speak a clear language. In 1947, examinations showed an average underweight of 4 to 6 kg and an average undersize of 2 cm corresponding to the individual ages of the child. In 1948, these values had already improved significantly and gradually converged with pre-war conditions. Susceptibility and mortality from tuberculosis also improved noticeably. Not only in the diet was UNICEF helped our country decisively, also medical actions and the dispatch of basic materials to the clothing production supported the construction of the post-war period.