Can preschool improve child health outcomes?: A systematic review

Author(s): D'Onise, Katina; Lynch, John W.; Sawyer, Michael G.; McDermott, Robyn A.;
Date Issued: May 2010
Description: A review of the literature on child health effects of center-based preschool intervention programs for healthy 4 year olds beyond the preschool years, from 37 studies published between 1980 to July 2008
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Funder(s): National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia) ; National Heart Foundation of Australia
Journal Title: Social Science & Medicine
Volume Number: 70
Issue Number: 9
Page Range: 1423-1440
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness

Policies > Health, Mental Health, & Safety
ISSN: 0277-9536 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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