Investing in children's 'next 1,000 days'
Briefly

"For children born today, we know that there is incredible inequity both between countries and within countries, impacting their nurturing environments due to global challenges."
"In global health, we have focused heavily on the first 1,000 days, but the period between ages two and five often remains overlooked, despite its importance."
"Home environments are important in the next 1,000 days, yet children's exposure to community environments and early childhood programs is crucial for development."
"Early childhood care and education programs have shown to benefit children's cognitive, behavioral development, and health, yet participation remains alarmingly low in many regions."
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