Fetal Origins of Lifetime Health

D. Almond; J. M. Currie; K. Meckel

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00417-X

Fetal Origins of Lifetime Health

D. Almond, J. M. Currie, K. Meckel

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Abstract

Recent research by economists suggests that adverse health shocks suffered in utero can have lasting effects. Studies have linked human capital accumulation, labor force activity, and adult mortality to fetal health conditions. These studies have also identified a broad array of 'nurture shocks,' including ambient pollution levels, infectious disease, and mild nutritional deficits, that can generate long-lasting consequences. Understanding the propagation mechanisms and how best to design remedial policies remain important researchareas.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Health Economics
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	309-314
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123756787
ISBN (Print)	9780123756794
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00417-X
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
General Business, Management and Accounting

Keywords

Adult health
Early childhood
Fetal origins hypothesis
Human capital accumulation
Labor market outcomes
Natural experiments
Pollutants
Prenatal health

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