Concept of next 1000 days
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2026.v38i01.044Keywords:
Next 1000 days, First window of opportunity, Early childhood developmentAbstract
The importance of first 1000 days in the growth and development of children has been known for many years. Global research has shown that first 1000 days, from conception to 2 years of life of a child are crucial for the growth and brain development of the baby. These 24 months can have lasting effect on the health, wellbeing and earning potential of the child. This is the first window of opportunity as the foundation for optimum health, growth across life span is established through early childhood development (ECD) of which 1000 days is a part
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