In this chapter we use rich longitudinal data to examine the typical growth of vocabulary in children as they age from 4 years onwards.
In this chapter we provide a brief summary of the key themes of the book, identify emerging directions and challenges in life course theory and data…
To determine the impact of a family-based assessment-and-intervention healthy lifestyle programme on health knowledge and beliefs of children and fam…
Brain cancer and leukemia are the most common cancers diagnosed in the pediatric population and are often treated with lifesaving chemotherapy. Howev…
RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) efforts in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia have identified numerous prognostically significant genomic alterations which can g…
Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are two of the most significant modifiable risk factors for the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Ye…
Maximal strength can be predicted from the load-velocity relationship, although it is important to understand methodological approaches which ensure…
In this chapter, we describe the life course approach and explain key concepts and principles. We also review variations in life course theory across…
The transition to motherhood can be challenging, especially for first-time mothers, and can accompany maternal distress. Social support—such as that…