Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Child Development

Child development is the sequence of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur from birth through adolescence, shaped by the interaction of genetic potential with nutrition, environment, caregiving, and health. Early childhood is a sensitive period in which growth trajectories, neurodevelopment, …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 125× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Child development is the sequence of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur from birth through adolescence, shaped by the interaction of genetic potential with nutrition, environment, caregiving, and health. Early childhood is a sensitive period in which growth trajectories, neurodevelopment, and the acquisition of motor and cognitive skills lay the foundation for later health and functioning; deviations such as stunting, wasting, or developmental delay can have lasting consequences. Monitoring growth and development, ensuring adequate nutrition, and protecting children from infection and adverse exposures are therefore central public-health priorities. Public Health International publishes peer-reviewed research relevant to child health and development, including studies of growth monitoring and caregiver roles, risk factors for stunted growth, recovery among children with moderate acute malnutrition, childhood micronutrient deficiency, the influence of computer use on child health, and determinants of child mortality. This work links nutritional status, socioeconomic conditions, caregiving practices, and access to health services with developmental and survival outcomes, reflecting the field's emphasis on the early-life determinants of health, the importance of timely assessment, and interventions that support healthy growth and development in diverse and often resource-constrained populations.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 125 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Child Development, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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