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The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services

Together, the Community Guide and the Clinical Guide provide evidence-based recommendations across the prevention spectrum.

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Promoting Health Through the Social Environment: Early Childhood Development Programs

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Early child development is an important determinant of health throughout life. The way children grow and learn is shaped by their early experiences. Early learning opportunities create a critical foundation for children’s academic success, health, and general well-being.

Task Force Recommendations & Findings

This table lists the intervention reviewed by the Community Guide, with a summary of the Task Force finding (definitions of findings). Click on an underlined intervention title for a summary of the review.

Comprehensive, Center-Based Programs for Children of Low-Income Families Recommended
June 2000

Presentations & Promotional Materials

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Using Evidence for Public Health Decision Making: Promoting Health through the Social Environment Adobe PDF File [PDF - 340KB] Developed by The Community Guide



Disclaimer

The findings and conclusions on this page are those of the Community Preventive Services Task Force and do not necessarily represent those of CDC.

Sample Citation

The content of publications of the Guide to Community Preventive Services is in the public domain. Citation as to source, however, is appreciated. Sample citation: Guide to Community Preventive Services. Promoting health through the social environment: early childhood development programs. www.thecommunityguide.org/social/childhooddev.html. Last updated: MM/DD/YYYY.