Parenting intervention programmes during childhood can improve health outcomes for black and rural communities

Abstract

Commentary on : Brody H, et al . Preventive parenting intervention during childhood and young black adults unhealthful behaviors: a randomised controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018 Sep 11. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12968\n\n\n\nSupporting early childhood development across the life course is a fundamental component of the UN sustainable development goals framework.1–3 The impact of deprivation and discrimination results in poorer mental and physical health outcomes with increased negative health behaviours for those at risk.3 4 Black and rural communities in America experience negative living conditions. However, the challenging conditions do not always result …