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- Infant Care and Infant Health
Many are normal, and the infant's caregivers can deal with them if they occur Mostly, it is a matter of the caregivers learning about what is normal for their infant and getting comfortable with the new routine in the household New parents and caregivers often have questions about several aspects of their infant's health and well-being
- Newborn health - World Health Organization (WHO)
To ensure every child survives and thrives to reach their full potential, we must focus on improving care around the time of birth and the first week of life The high rates of preventable death and poor health and well-being of newborns and children under the age of five are indicators of the uneven coverage of life-saving interventions and, more broadly, of inadequate social and economic
- Infant nutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development
- About Infant Care and Infant Health | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Infancy is the period from birth until age 2 years It is a time of rapid growth and change for children and families Learn about the many issues related to infant health and care
- Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall
- Child Health and Development
Healthy growth and developmentThe goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of their life
- Infant Mortality - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of . . .
Infant mortality refers to the death of an infant between 1 day and 1 year of age (Deaths before age 28 days can also be classified as neonatal mortality ) There are many causes of infant mortality, ranging from infections to accidents
- Infant Care and Infant Health Resources | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
The PGNB is supporting several areas of research pertinent to infant care and infant health For example, the Growth and Development program is focusing on basic research about growth-promoting polypeptides and hypothalamic-releasing factors that interact to influence normal growth and physiological development
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