a new approach to mch the life course framework for the early childhood systems initiative
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A NEW APPROACH TO MCH
The Life Course Framework for the Early Childhood Systems Initiative
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Why We Need This New Approach
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Why We Need This New Approach (Cont.)
Healthy and Happy Workers are Productive Workers!
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Why We Need This New Approach (Cont.)
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As a society we have a choice!
We Can Develop Health
Promoting Communitie
s for ALL
OR
Continue to Treat
Preventable Diseases
and Disorders
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MCH Goals
To Optimize Health
Across the Lifespan, for all People;
AND
To Eliminate Health
Disparities Across
Populations and
Communities
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“… one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources that enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and in developing to their maximum potential.” World Health Organization
What is a healthy community?
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What are the factors that influence the capacity of individuals or populations to reach their full potential for health and well-being?
Why do health disparities persist across population groups?
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Today’s experiences and exposures influence tomorrow’s health (Timeline).
Key Life Course Concepts
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Health pathways are particularly affected during critical or sensitive periods. (Timing)
Key Life Course Concepts
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The broader community environment strongly affects the capacity to be healthy. (Environment)
Key Life Course Concepts
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Risk and Protective Factors
Risk Factors Protective Factors
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Inequality in health reflects more than genetics and personal choice. (Equity)
Key Life Course Concepts
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A Life Course Perspective
Lu MC, Halfon N. Racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes: a life-course perspective. Matern Child Health J. 2003;7:13-30.
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Life Course and Child Health Development Early brain development From Neurons to Neighborhoods
Early environments matter Nurturing relationships are essential
Adverse Childhood Events
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From Theory to Practice
MCH ObjectiveA collaborative plan for a community
system that supports early childhood health and development will be developed by the Health Department in partnership with key stakeholders.
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MCH Objective and Life Course
MCH Objective focuses on early childhood because it is a critical, sensitive period with life-long impacts on health
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MCH Objective supports a plan for a community system that supports early childhood health and development that can build on protective factors and reduce risk factors for young children and families
MCH Objective and Life Course
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MCH Objective involves collaborations with community partners because the broader community environment strongly affects the capacity to be healthy
MCH Objective and Life Course
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Developing a Strategic Agenda for Improved MCH Outcomes
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