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Infant Health

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Infant health focuses on the well-being of babies and their mothers from pregnancy to the first year of life. This is a critical time period as babies experience rapid growth and development, requiring special attention and care. Health during infancy can shape and predict future health.^[1]

Data on infant health includes six indicators:

Birth Weight	Neonatal Mortality
Breastfeeding	Preterm Births
Folic Acid Use	Smoking During Pregnancy

References

[1] Oreopoulos, P., Stabile, M., Walld, R., & Roos, L. L. (2008). Short-, medium-, and long-term consequences of poor infant health an analysis using siblings and twins. Journal of human Resources, 43(1), 88-138.