Health outcomes of experiencing poverty in the early years: evidence review
This evidence review presents findings on the health outcomes of experiencing poverty in the early years. Its focus is on how poverty during the first 3 years of life can influence future development and health trajectories, drawing on key statistical health indicators and broader evidence.
Annex A: Scottish Government library search strategy – March 2024 (first library search)
Relevant search terms:
child poverty, deprivation, inequalities, health indicators, determinants of health, health outcomes, infant/child mortality/morbidity, injuries, hospitalisation, asthma, sleep problems, obesity, underweight/underdeveloped, oral health, tooth decay, bacterial infections, disease, immune system regulation/dysregulation, physiological and psychosocial responses, mental health, stress, disorders, emotion regulation, language and cognitive development, readiness to learn, withdrawal, play
Timeframe: last ten years (2014-2024)
Geography: Scotland; UK; and, where significant, international
Sources searched:
Idox
KandE
Knowledge Network
Policy Commons
ProQuest
Google Advanced Search
Google Scholar
Contact
Email: socialresearch@gov.scot