Scientific article 2021
Early-life medical care and human capital accumulation
Authors:
- N. Meltem Daysal
- Jonas Hirani
Economic and governance
Children, youth and family
Health
Economic and governance, Children, youth and family, Health
Ample empirical evidence links adverse conditions during early childhood (the period from conception to age five) to worse health outcomes and lower academic achievement in adulthood. Can early-life medical care and public health interventions ameliorate these effects? Recent research suggests that both types of interventions may benefit not only child health but also long-term educational outcomes. In some cases, the effects of interventions may spillover to other family members. These findings can be used to design policies that improve long-term outcomes and reduce economic inequality.
Authors
- N. Meltem DaysalJonas Hirani
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IZA World of Labor