Pediatric Health
Increasing evidence suggests that childhood life circumstances have an enduring effect on health conditions in later life. Early childhood is the period that offers a great opportunity for preventing or reducing illness, and as such, early intervention may also lead to better health outcomes for the physical and emotional well-being of children and the adults they will become.
Setting the Foundation for Lifelong Health
"The development of the immune system starts in utero and sets the stage for lifelong health. Making simple changes like improving gestational nutrition and managing stress can impact the resilience of the child." - Leslie Stone, MD, IFMCP
Pediatric Health Resources
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References
- Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, et al. Table 3: Prevalence of children and adolescents aged 2–19 years with obesity, by demographic characteristics: United States, 2017–March 2020. In: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–March 2020 Prepandemic Data Files—Development of Files and Prevalence Estimates for Selected Health Outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. National Center for Health Statistics. Published June 14, 2021. Accessed September 7, 2023. doi:10.15620/cdc:106273
- World Health Organization. Mental health of adolescents. Published November 17, 2021. Accessed March 21, 2024. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health