Epidemiology of child developmental problems: The extent of the problems of poor development in children from deprived backgrounds

Authors: Scott, Keith G.; Avchen, Rachel Nonkin; Hollomon, Holly A.

Source: Food & Nutrition Bulletin, Volume 20, Number 1, March 1999 , pp. 34-44(11)

Publisher: Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation

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Abstract:

The causes of negative child outcomes need to be reconceptualized in terms of the effects of multiple risks. This paper reviews the extent of the problems associated with adverse development in children from deprived backgrounds using two parallel lines of research: epidemiological evidence and early intervention. Epidemiological studies suggest that multiple risk factors interact, magnifying the chances of non-optimal development for at-risk populations. Furthermore, evidence from intervention studies suggests that full-service intervention models are the most effective format for reducing poor developmental outcomes for at-risk children.

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Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1999-03-01

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Established in 1978, the Food and Nutrition Bulletin (FNB) is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation in association with the United Nations University.

The focus of the journal is to highlight original scientific articles on nutrition research, policy analyses, and state-of-the-art summaries relating to multidisciplinary efforts to alleviate the problems of hunger and malnutrition in the developing world.

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