The effects of birth spacing on early childhood development in high-income nations: A systematic review

ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically review the literature on the associations between birth spacing and developmental outcomes in early childhood (3–10 years of age). Studies examining the associations between interpregnancy intervals and child development outcomes during and beyond the peri...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Gursimran Dhamrait, Tess Fletcher, Damien Foo, Catherine L. Taylor, Gavin Pereira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Subjects:	interpregnancy interval school readiness birth interval early childhood child development cognitive development
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.851700/full

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