A NEW APPROACH TO MCH The Life Course Framework for the Early Childhood Systems Initiative.

A NEW APPROACH TO MCH

The Life Course Framework for the Early Childhood Systems Initiative

Why We Need This New Approach

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Why We Need This New Approach (Cont.)

Healthy and Happy Workers are Productive Workers!

Why We Need This New Approach (Cont.)

As a society we have a choice!

We Can Develop Health

Promoting Communitie

s for ALL

OR

Continue to Treat

Preventable Diseases

and Disorders

MCH Goals

To Optimize Health

Across the Lifespan, for all People;

AND

To Eliminate Health

Disparities Across

Populations and

Communities

“… 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?

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?

Today’s experiences and exposures influence tomorrow’s health (Timeline).

Key Life Course Concepts

Health pathways are particularly affected during critical or sensitive periods. (Timing)


The broader community environment strongly affects the capacity to be healthy. (Environment)


Risk and Protective Factors

Risk Factors Protective Factors

Inequality in health reflects more than genetics and personal choice. (Equity)


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.

Life Course and Child Health Development Early brain development From Neurons to Neighborhoods

Early environments matter Nurturing relationships are essential

Adverse Childhood Events

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.

MCH Objective and Life Course

MCH Objective focuses on early childhood because it is a critical, sensitive period with life-long impacts on health

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 involves collaborations with community partners because the broader community environment strongly affects the capacity to be healthy


Developing a Strategic Agenda for Improved MCH Outcomes

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A NEW APPROACH TO MCH The Life Course Framework for the Early Childhood Systems Initiative.

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