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  2. The effect of multiple adverse childhood experiences on health: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Katherine A. Hardcastle, et al. · 2017 · The Lancet Public Health · 5,079 citations

    BACKGROUND: A growing body of research identifies the harmful effects that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; occurring during childhood or adolescence; eg, child maltreatment or exposure to domestic violence) have on health throughout life. Studies have quantified such effects for individual ACEs. However, ACEs frequently co-occur and no synthesis of findings from studies measuring the effect of multiple ACE types has been done. METHODS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched five electronic databases for cross-sectional, case-control, or cohort studies published up to May 6, 2016, reporting risks of health outcomes, consisting of substance use, sexual health, mental hea

  3. Childhood and adolescent cancer statistics, 2014

    Elizabeth Ward, Carol DeSantis, Anthony Robbins, et al. · 2014 · CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians · 2,434 citations

    In this article, the American Cancer Society provides estimates of the number of new cancer cases and deaths for children and adolescents in the United States and summarizes the most recent and comprehensive data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (which are reported in detail for the first time here and include high-quality data from 45 states and the District of Columbia, covering 90% of the US population). In 2014, an estimated 15,780 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and 1960 deaths from cancer will occur among children and adol

  5. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Smoking During Adolescence and Adulthood

    Robert F. Anda · 1999 · JAMA · 1,272 citations

    CONTEXT: In recent years, smoking among adolescents has increased and the decline of adult smoking has slowed to nearly a halt; new insights into tobacco dependency are needed to correct this situation. Long-term use of nicotine has been linked with self-medicating efforts to cope with negative emotional, neurobiological, and social effects of adverse childhood experiences. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and 5 smoking behaviors. DESIGN: The ACE Study, a retrospective cohort survey including smoking and exposure to 8 categories of adverse childhood experiences (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse; a battered mother; parental separation or divorce

  6. Long‐term consequences of stunting in early life

    Kathryn G. Dewey, Khadija Begum · 2011 · Maternal and Child Nutrition · 1,144 citations

    This review summarizes the impact of stunting, highlights recent research findings, discusses policy and programme implications and identifies research priorities. There is growing evidence of the connections between slow growth in height early in life and impaired health and educational and economic performance later in life. Recent research findings, including follow-up of an intervention trial in Guatemala, indicate that stunting can have long-term effects on cognitive development, school achievement, economic productivity in adulthood and maternal reproductive outcomes. This evidence has contributed to the growing scientific consensus that tackling childhood stunting is a high priority f

  7. Long-term Effects of an Early Childhood Intervention on Educational Achievement and Juvenile Arrest

    Arthur J. Reynolds, Judy A. Temple, Dylan L. Robertson, et al. · 2001 · JAMA · 850 citations

    CONTEXT: Most studies of the long-term effects of early childhood educational interventions are of demonstration programs rather than large-scale public programs. Previous studies of one of the oldest federally funded preschool programs have reported positive effects on school performance, but effects on educational attainment and crime are unknown. OBJECTIVE: To determine the long-term effectiveness of a federal center-based preschool and school-based intervention program for urban low-income children. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Fifteen-year follow-up of a nonrandomized, matched-group cohort of 1539 low-income, mostly black children born in 1980 and enrolled in alternative early chi

  8. Long-term outcomes of childhood sexual abuse: an umbrella review

    Helen P. Hailes, Rongqin Yu, Andrea Danese, et al. · 2019 · The Lancet Psychiatry · 801 citations

    BACKGROUND: Although many meta-analyses have examined the association between childhood sexual abuse and subsequent outcomes, the scope, validity, and quality of this evidence has not been comprehensively assessed. We aimed to systematically review existing meta-analyses on a wide range of long-term psychiatric, psychosocial, and physical health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse, and evaluate the quality of the literature. METHODS: In this umbrella review, we searched four databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Global Health) from inception to Dec 31, 2018, to identify meta-analyses of observational studies that examined the association be

  9. Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Programs on Social Outcomes and Delinquency

    Hirokazu Yoshikawa · 1995 · The Future of Children · 458 citations

    The search for ways to prevent juvenile crime in the United States has become a matter of national urgency, as the incidence of serious offenses continues to rise. Most prevention initiatives focus on late childhood or adolescence. Such initiatives may be missing an important additional opportunity to intervene earlier in children's lives. This review of literature from criminology, psychology, and education shows that there exist key early childhood factors which are associated with later antisocial or delinquent behavior and that early childhood programs which seek to ameliorate the effects of those factors can prevent later antisocial or delinquent behavior. In particular, the review focu

  10. Early Childhood Education: The Long-Term Benefits

    L. Bakken, Nola Brown, B. Downing · 2017 · Journal of Research in Childhood Education · 299 citations

    ABSTRACT This study was designed to substantiate the positive, long-term outcomes demonstrated by children from economically disadvantaged homes who received a high-quality, early education. Children who attended The Opportunity Project (TOP) Early Learning Centers in a midwestern city in the United States were matched with a like control sample from a local school system and followed from kindergarten through 4th grade. In 3rd and 4th grades, standardized state assessment outcomes for math and reading were collected on the two groups; data also were collected on discipline referrals, attendance rates, and special education placements for all grades. In the 4th grade, the TOP group scored si

  11. Impacts of Early Childhood Education on Medium- and Long-Term Educational Outcomes

    D. McCoy, H. Yoshikawa, Kathleen M. Ziol-Guest, et al. · 2017 · Educational researcher (Washington, D.C. : 1972) · 278 citations

    Despite calls to expand early childhood education (ECE) in the United States, questions remain regarding its medium- and long-term impacts on educational outcomes. We use meta-analysis of 22 high-quality experimental and quasi-experimental studies conducted between 1960 and 2016 to find that on average, participation in ECE leads to statistically significant reductions in special education placement (d = 0.33 SD, 8.1 percentage points) and grade retention (d = 0.26 SD, 8.3 percentage points) and increases in high school graduation rates (d = 0.24 SD, 11.4 percentage points). These results support ECE’s utility for reducing education-related expenditures and promoting child well-being.

  14. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE EDUCATION: INSIGHTS FROM A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY ON CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE

    Ying Tao, M. Oliver, G. Venville · 2012 · International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education · 29 citations

    The purpose of this research was to explore the long-term outcomes of either participating or not participating in early childhood science education on grade 6 students’ conceptual understanding of science. The research is situated in a conceptual framework that evokes Piagetian developmental levels as both potential curriculum constraints and potential models of efficacy. The research design was a multiple case study of grade 6 children from 3 schools in China (n = 140) who started formal science education in the third grade and grade 6 children from 3 matched schools in Australia (n = 105) who started learning science in kindergarten. The students’ understanding was assessed by a science q

  15. Are there long-term benefits from early childhood education in low- and middle-income countries?

    M. Shafiq, A. Devercelli, Alexandria Valerio · 2018 · education policy analysis archives · 16 citations

    We examine the relationship between participation in early childhood education (ECE) and various long-term outcomes: post-ECE educational attainment, the development of both cognitive and socioemotional skills, and labor market outcomes. The data are from the recent Skills Toward Employability and Productivity surveys of urban adults in 12 low- and middle-income countries. Using OLS regression and propensity score matching techniques, we find suggestive evidence of long-term benefits across countries, as well as mixed evidence within countries. Notably, we find positive and statistically significant associations between ECE participation and post-ECE educational attainment (a mean of 0.9 add

  17. The Impact of Early Childhood Education on Long-Term Outcomes

    D. J. Solang, Muhammad Yunus, Bahrul Sri Rukmini, et al. · 2024 · The Journal of Academic Science · 11 citations

    Early childhood education (ECE) plays a crucial role in shaping the long-term cognitive, social, and emotional development of individuals. This article explores the impact of early childhood education on long-term outcomes, drawing on a comprehensive review of existing research. The findings indicate that high-quality ECE programs contribute significantly to improved academic achievement, higher educational attainment, and better economic prospects later in life. Moreover, children who participate in ECE are more likely to develop strong social skills, better emotional regulation, and lower rates of behavioral problems. The benefits of ECE are particularly pronounced for children from disadv

  19. Medium- and long-term outcomes of early childhood education: experiences from Turkish large-scale assessments

    H. Suna, M. Ozer · 2024 · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · 7 citations

    The benefits of early childhood education (ECE) to children extend throughout their lives. A more equitable education system is also dependent upon the universalization of ECE, beyond its personal benefits. A limited number of studies have examined the relationship between ECE attendance and educational outcomes in Türkiye, despite its importance at both the educational and systemic levels. As part of this comparative study, we examined the relationship between ECE attendance and academic achievement in Türkiye over the medium and long term. We considered high stakes assessments for the transition to upper-secondary education (at the end of the eighth grade) and higher education (at the end

  20. The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Stunting on Cognitive Development and Educational Outcomes

    Aceng Ali Awaludin, Annisa Nurrachmawati, Arifah Devi Fitriani, et al. · 2025 · Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA · 7 citations

    This study aims to analyze the long-term impact of stunting in childhood on cognitive development and educational attainment through a meta-analysis approach. Stunting, which is indicated by stunted linear growth due to chronic malnutrition, has long been associated with various negative consequences on health and social aspects. By systematically examining the results of quantitative studies from various countries and socio-economic contexts, this study identified a consistent pattern of association between stunting in early life and decline in cognitive function and academic achievement in adolescence and adulthood. Data were obtained from 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria publish

  21. Long-term economic outcomes for interventions in early childhood: protocol for a systematic review

    E. Geelhoed, J. Mandzufas, Phoebe George, et al. · 2020 · BMJ Open · 6 citations

    Introduction Investment in early childhood produces positive returns: for the child, the family and the community. Benefits have been shown to be significant within certain parameters, but a systematic review of the economic evidence across multiple sectors including health, education and social welfare will have the capacity to inform policy relative to the full range of social determinants. This review will take a broad approach, encompassing a range of costs and benefits to enable the identification of the most beneficial investments in early childhood and to highlight gaps in current research. Methods and analysis Economic evaluations incorporating both costs and long-term outcomes of ea

  22. Do good carefully: The long-term effects of low-dose DDT exposure in early childhood on education, marriage and employment.

    Simon Chang, Kamhon Kan · 2022 · Health economics · 5 citations

    It is well known that malaria has serious adverse effects on humans. Yet, little is known as to how dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), which is still used to control malaria, may affect human socioeconomic outcomes in the long run. Utilizing the large-scale indoor residual spraying of low-dose DDT in Taiwan in the 1950s, we estimated the long-term effects of low-dose DDT exposure in early childhood on education, marriage and employment in adulthood. Our identification hinges on the unexpected extension of DDT spraying after malaria had already been largely brought under control. We found that even at a very low dosage, DDT exposure still resulted in discernible negative effects on educat

  23. The Long-Term Effects of Intrauterine Drug Exposure

    Mark D. Shriver, Wayne Piersel · 1994 · Topics in Early Childhood Special Education · 5 citations

    This article reviews current research on the long-term outcomes of children exposed to drugs in utero. Areas reviewed include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and multiple drug use. Literature on the outcomes of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) was found to be the most extensive. There was a paucity of research on the long-term outcomes of children exposed to cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and multiple drugs. Methodological issues related to the analysis and interpretation of longitudinal studies are discussed. Differential intervention efforts based primarily on knowledge of a child's intrauterine exposure to drugs was unsupported by available evidence. It is recommende

  24. Through Their Eyes: Children’s Perspectives on Quality in Early Childhood Education

    Maryanne Theobald, Chrystal Whiteford, A. McFadden · 2025 · Education Sciences · 3 citations

    The quality of children’s early childhood education (ECE) experiences significantly impacts their long-term outcomes and wellbeing. While extensive research has explored quality from the perspectives of adult stakeholders, including educators and authorities, there remains a paucity of studies prioritizing the viewpoint of children, the main beneficiaries of ECE. This study sought to address this gap by investigating children’s preschool experiences at an Australian inner-city preschool center. Using child-friendly interview techniques, researchers engaged 32 children aged 3–4 years in discussions about their likes, dislikes, and desired changes in their preschool settings. Open-ended questi

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