Comprehensive Care for Cuban Children in the First 1000 Days of Life

The first 1000 days of life constitute a short and exceptionally important period when the foundation is established for children's growth, development and lifelong health. Cuba has a comprehensive care system for this population that aims to promote the best start in life so that children can...

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Published inMEDICC review Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 30 - 35
Main Authors Esquivel-Lauzurique, Mercedes, Álvarez-Valdés, Gisela, Castro-Pacheco, Bertha L, Santana-Espinosa, María C, Machado-Lubián, María Del Carmen, Herrera-Alcázar, Violeta, Martínez-Delgado, Daisy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2019
Subjects
Child Development
Child Health Services
Comprehensive Health Care - methods
Cuba
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant Health
Infant, Newborn
Maternal Health Services
Pregnancy
Cuba
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Summary:The first 1000 days of life constitute a short and exceptionally important period when the foundation is established for children's growth, development and lifelong health. Cuba has a comprehensive care system for this population that aims to promote the best start in life so that children can reach their highest development potential. This is carried out through the national public health and education systems and also includes elements of health protection, prevention of harm and disease and social welfare for children.
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ISSN:1555-7960
1527-3172
DOI:10.37757/MR2019.V21.N1.7