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Investments in Childhood Community Resources and Subsequent Adult Health Outcomes

  • By

  • Jaime La Charite

  • Rebecca Dudovitz

  • Kristen Choi

  • Keren Chen

  • Nicholas J. Jackson

  • Teryl Nuckols

  • Narayan Sastry

  • Adam Schickedanz

  • Mitchell D. Wong

  • Frederick J. Zimmerman

  • June 4, 2026

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    Childhood environments significantly influence long-term health outcomes, with better resources linked to improved adult health metrics.

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    Public spending on family-focused community resources (FFCRs) is associated with better health outcomes, including reduced chronic conditions and mortality rates.

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    Disparities in public investment can perpetuate inequalities in health related to race, ethnicity, and income among children.

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    The study evaluates the impact of childhood exposure to FFCR spending on adult health outcomes using data from 1977 to 2019.

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    Findings suggest that increased childhood exposure to FFCR spending correlates with better overall health in adulthood.

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Investments in Childhood Community Resources and Subsequent Adult Health Outcomes

  • by Jaime La Charite, Rebecca Dudovitz, Kristen Choi, Keren Chen, Nicholas J. Jackson, Teryl Nuckols, Narayan Sastry, Adam Schickedanz, Mitchell D. Wong, Frederick J. Zimmerman

  • June 4, 2026

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