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Inequity in child health: The importance of early childhood development.
- Source :
- Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health; Sep2013, Vol. 49 Issue 9, pE365-E369, 5p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The author comments on the inequities in most measures of child health including early childhood development in Australia. An overview of the evidence of child health inequalities in Australia is provided. The author discusses the role of the health care system in addressing inequities in early childhood development. The author emphasizes the need to adopt a comprehensive primary health care system that supports proportionate universalism.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10344810
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90096539
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.12171