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Early Years Pathfinder Update July 2012. A response to Welsh Government policy. Goal: to drive forward improvement in early years health and social outcomes. “ I want a Wales fit for generations to come …
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Early Years Pathfinder Update July 2012 A response to Welsh Government policy Goal: to drive forward improvement in early years health and social outcomes “I want a Wales fit for generations to come … What motivates me is doing my very best to ensure a brighter, sustainable future for [my grandchildren and their grandchildren] and every other child growing up in Wales today … [Therefore], top of the list … of our priorities which will continue to improve the quality of life for people today and in the future … is sustainability”Rhodri Morgan, First Minister, 8 February 2008 • Measuring and tracking health and well-being • Evidence synthesis • What should we be doing? • What will the impact be? • Communication and engagement • Driving forward improvement (implementation) Risk factors in pregnancy • Achievements so far Paranjothy, Palmer et al The role of maternal nutrition in the aetiology of gastroschisis: An incident case control study. IJE (accepted May 2012)