There is rightly a considerable focus on promoting development in the first 1000 days of life, but the next 1000 days are also incredibly important! For health, cognitive outcomes, learning and more, it's essential to give this period attention. Great to see this addressed in this Lancet series.
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Jorge Cuartas
💡Paper 1 shows that the next 1,000 days are a window of opportunity to promote healthy development.
Yet, only 62 million children (25·4%) currently receive adequate nurturing care, leaving 181·9 million children exposed to risks that threaten their healthy development
Yet, only 62 million children (25·4%) currently receive adequate nurturing care, leaving 181·9 million children exposed to risks that threaten their healthy development
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