There is a growing body of evidence and research on neurological development, epigenetics and the impact of stress, anxiety and adverse experiences in pregnancy and the first years of life. Positive experiences - and good quality parent-infant relationships during this time - are associated with the formation of a secure attachment which contributes to good physical and mental health, speech and language development, emotional self-regulation, resilience and wider social and economic advantages throughout the life course.Ī healthy pregnancy and early years are important to the health of the developing baby. The first 1001 days (from conception to age 2) are recognised as a crucial period during which the foundations for future health and wellbeing are built. Marmot (2010) (PDF, 16.2MB)Īll Our Health takes an ecological approach to improve outcomes for children by addressing the child as an individual within the context of his or her family, community and the wider system in which children and families live. To reduce the steepness of the social gradient in health, actions must be universal, but with a scale and intensity that is proportionate to the level of disadvantage. Health inequalities are not inevitable and can be significantly reduced however, focusing solely on the most disadvantaged will not reduce health inequalities sufficiently. Health inequalities are seen across all indicators presented. experience poor outcomes by the time they start school - when compared with children who live in less deprived areas.get off to a less healthy start from birth.be exposed to avoidable risks before birth.However, children who live in more deprived areas were more likely to: The Health profile for England, which indicates that overall child health in England has continued to improve.
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PLUS
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) report, State of child health - England: 1 year on, highlights that children living in England have poorer health outcomes than average across the EU15+ (the 15 EU countries plus Canada, Australia and Norway), including infant mortality, child obesity and low rates of breastfeeding. Reducing child health inequalities, what’s the problem? reports that adverse health outcomes would be reduced by 18% to 59% if all children were as healthy as the most socially advantaged. Many health challenges and inequalities have foundations in early childhood, with the poorest families experiencing the worst health outcomes.
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PROFESSIONAL
Promoting Best Start in Life in your professional practice The Office for Health Inequalities and Disparities ( OHID) and Health Education England’s ‘e-Learning for Healthcare’ have developed this content to increase the confidence and skills of health and care professionals, to embed prevention in their day-to-day practice. Access the healthy beginnings e-learning sessionĪn interactive e-learning version of this topic is now available to use.
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS FULL
View the full range of ‘All Our Health’ topics. We also outline important actions that managers and staff holding strategic roles can take. The information below will help health care professionals and care staff use their trusted relationships with children, families and communities to promote the benefits of promoting the best start in life. This guide is part of ‘All Our Health’, a resource which helps health professionals prevent ill health and promote wellbeing as part of their everyday practice. Note: the Public Health England team leading this policy transitioned into the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities ( OHID) on 1 October 2021.
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