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[Risks related to disability on children aged 0-4 in China: analysis on the supporting effects from family]

Lei Zhang1, Gui-ping Jiang, Gong Chen

  • 1Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China. zhang.lei@pku.edu.cn

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|May 12, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Family environment significantly impacts childhood disability risk in children aged 0-4. Lower income, parental illiteracy, and mother's employment status increase disability risks, highlighting the need for supportive family interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Public Health
  • Socioeconomic Factors

Context:

  • Disability prevalence in children aged 0-4 years.
  • Influence of socioeconomic status and family environment on child health outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the correlation between family environment and disability in young children (0-4 years).
  • To analyze the impact of parental socioeconomic factors on childhood disability risk.

Summary:

  • Disability risk increases with age, with higher risks in male children.
  • Lower household income and parental illiteracy are associated with increased disability risk.
  • Maternal employment and marital status show significant correlations with childhood disability.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the critical role of family environment in early childhood disability.
  • Highlights the need for targeted interventions addressing socioeconomic disparities and family support systems.
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