Child and adolescent health and development

More children born today will survive to adulthood than at any time in history. It is now time to emphasize health and development in middle childhood and adolescence-- developmental phases that are critical to health in adulthood and the next generation. This publication explores the benefits that...

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Corporate Author: World Bank Group
Other Authors: Bundy, Donald A. P. (Editor), De Silva, Nilanthi (Editor), Horton, Susan (Editor), Jamison, Dean T. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC World Bank Group 2017, [2017]©2017
Series:Disease control priorities (Third edition)
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:More children born today will survive to adulthood than at any time in history. It is now time to emphasize health and development in middle childhood and adolescence-- developmental phases that are critical to health in adulthood and the next generation. This publication explores the benefits that accrue from sustained and targeted interventions across the first two decades of life. The volume outlines the investment case for effective, costed, and scalable interventions for low-resource settings, emphasizing the cross-sectoral role of education. This evidence base can guide policy makers in prioritizing actions to promote survival, health, cognition, and physical growth throughout childhood and adolescence
Physical Description:xix, 481 pages color illustrations
ISBN:1464804397
1464804230
9781464804236
9781464805172
9781464804397
1464805172