Monday, January 24, 2011

The Foundations of Lifelong Health


InBrief: The Foundations of Lifelong Health

 This edition of the InBrief series explains why a vital and productive society with a prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development. This video summarizes findings from The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood, a report co-authored by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs.

New 7 minute online video summarising recent brain science and its implications for public health, programs and policy.
 
I like the way it covers the nutrition/town planning agenda in a way that I have not seen linked elsewhere.
 
I love the line they use the line "Early experiences are built into our bodies, creating
biological �memories� that shape development, for better or for worse."
 
It is also a good rationale for work to create child friendly cities communities.
 
It is from the Harvard Universities' Centre for the Developing Child.
 
If you are unfamiliar with this importance evidence this is a quick and effective introduction.
 
If you are familiar with these ideas, then these are  good resources to use to build support for policy/program change needed to create healthier, more productive and more equal futures.
 
I'm going to put a like to it in my Facebook page so my friends and colleagues can better understand why I work on what I work on.
 
Please share in the ways that are effective for you.
 
Online Video bit.ly/gONXhE
 
There is also concise two page written summary of the sciencehttp://bit.ly/hzojbs 
 
Malcolm Lewis.
Mental Health Promotion Officer
Darling Downs Public Health Unit
Southern Regional Services,
Division of the Chief Health Officer
Queensland Health
 
Phone 07 46319801
Fax: 07 4639 4772
 
 

Address: 3 Bell St, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Postal Address: PO Box 1775, Toowoomba QLD 4350  Australia 
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