Early Childhood Investments Substantially Boost Adult Health

• DOI: 10.1126/science.1248429
• Publication Date: 2014-03-27T18:25:09Z
• Authors: Frances Campbell; Gabriella Conti; James J. Heckman; Seong Hyeok Moon; Rodrigo Pinto; Elizabeth Pungello; Yi Pan
• Keywords: Child Health

Look After the Child Investing in children has been demonstrated to improve their lives, both during school-age years and afterward, as assessed by outcomes such employment income; furthermore, these investments often help those most need. Campbell et al. (p. 1478 ) report that can also lead improved adult health. Results from a randomized intensive intervention involved 122 four cohorts recruited 1970s suggest full-day child care for first 5 of life produced adults 30s with better metabolic cardiovascular health measures.