Beyond the silver bullet: closing the equity gap for children within a generation.

The article discusses the persistent inequities in children's health, development, and well-being, despite global efforts over the past decade. It emphasizes the need to address these inequities to generate substantial savings across budgets and improve societal productivity. The text suggests a path forward that involves multidisciplinary collaborations and radical pragmatism to close the child equity gap within a generation. It also highlights the importance of data systems and key indicators to inform more precise and effective approaches in addressing and monitoring inequities. [Extracted from the article]