Risk in Infancy: Origins and Implications.

Kopp, Claire B.; Kaler, Sandra R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Risk in Infancy: Origins and Implications.

Kopp, Claire B.; Kaler, Sandra R.

American Psychologist, v44 n2 p224-30 Feb 1989

Discusses the origins of biological risks and their potential consequences for prepregnancy, prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods. Presents epidemiological data. Addresses issues of assessment of infant development and interventions provided for infants whose development is at risk. Highlights goals for prevention. A nationally derived data base on risk and outcomes is needed. (Author/BJV)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Development, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Influences, Epidemiology, Genetics, High Risk Persons, Injuries, Neonates, Poverty, Pregnancy, Psychological Studies, Public Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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