The impact of pre and perinatal lifestyle factors on child long term health and social outcomes: a systematic review

Kerry Bell (), Belen Corbacho (), Sarah Ronaldson (), Gerry Richardson (), David Torgerson () and Michael Robling ()
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Kerry Bell: University of York
Belen Corbacho: University of York
Sarah Ronaldson: University of York
Gerry Richardson: University of York
David Torgerson: University of York
Michael Robling: Cardiff University

Health Economics Review, 2018, vol. 8, issue 1, 1-18

Abstract: Abstract To understand the full extent of the impact of a trial, it is important to consider the long-term consequences of outcomes beyond the trial follow-up period, especially for early year’s interventions. A systematic review of the literature associated with the long-term consequences of four key outcomes from the Building Blocks trial, specifically, low birth weight, smoking during pregnancy, interval to subsequent pregnancy and A&E attendance or inpatient admission was conducted. These factors were guided by the funders, the Department of Health, as being of particular interest in the UK context. Relevant studies were identified from a number of sources including large databases, reference checking and citation searching. The search yielded 3665 papers, 43 of which were considered appropriate for inclusion. Of these, 29 were relating to smoking during pregnancy, 13 to low birth weight, 0 to A&E attendances during early childhood and 1 to short (

Keywords: Home visitation; Birth weight; Smoking; Pregnancy; Child outcomes; Education; Health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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