Infancy is generally considered to be the period from birth until age 2 years It is a time of rapid growth and change for children and families This health topic covers some of the many issues related to infant health and infant care, including: Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall. Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood
Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development. This health topic covers some of the many issues related to infant health and infant care, including Promoting infant health before birth newborn. To ensure every child survives and thrives to reach their full potential, we must focus on improving care around the time of birth and the first week of life Who recommendations for optimal infant and young child feeding are exclusively breastfeeding for six months and then start nutritionally adequate and safe complementary feeding from the age of six months with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond. Infant mortality refers to the death of an infant between 1 day and 1 year of age
The pgnb is supporting several areas of research pertinent to infant care and infant health Healthy growth and developmentthe goal of the child health and development unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of their life. Child survivalkey facts in 2020 an estimated 5 million children under the age of 5 years died, mostly from preventable and treatable causes Approximately half of those deaths, 2.4 million, occurred among newborns (in the first 28 days of life)
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