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Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

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[A follow up of persons who received basic and/or supplemental benefits in childhood]

Tor Bjerkedal1, Petter Kristensen, Geir A Skjeret

  • 1Forsvarets sanitet, Militaermedisinsk epidemiologi, Ullevål universitetssykehus, Oslo mil/Akershus, 0015 Oslo. tor.bjerkedal@chello.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 16, 2006
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Children receiving benefits for health issues in childhood face long-term challenges in education and employment. These health problems significantly impact adult outcomes, highlighting a need for continued support.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Chronic diseases in childhood can have lasting effects on health, education, and future employment.
  • Evaluating these long-term consequences is crucial for understanding lifelong health trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term health, educational, and labor force participation outcomes for children with chronic diseases.
  • To identify the impact of childhood health conditions on young adult life trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 14,364 children receiving benefits (0-16 years) in Norway was followed up to age 27.
  • Data linkage from national registers tracked mortality, disability, education, employment, and income.
  • Common diagnoses included endocrine, mental, neurological diseases, and congenital malformations.

Main Results:

  • Childhood benefits predict adverse adult outcomes: increased mortality, disability, lower education, unemployment, and reduced income.
  • Specific diagnoses significantly influenced these outcomes.
  • Individuals receiving benefits had lower general ability scores and reduced higher education attainment, particularly those with lower educational attainment.

Conclusions:

  • Children with childhood health problems often underachieve in education, employment, and income relative to their potential.
  • Early health interventions and support are critical for improving long-term life outcomes.
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