Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development (ECD) refers to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of children from birth to around eight years of age. This period is critical because the brain develops rapidly, laying the foundation for learning, behavior, and lifelong health. Proper nutrition, responsive caregiving, early education, and a safe environment play key roles in healthy development. Early childhood development also includes language acquisition, motor skills, emotional regulation, and social interaction. Adverse experiences such as malnutrition, neglect, or lack of stimulation can negatively affect development and future outcomes. Public health and education systems emphasize early interventions, parental support, immunization, and early learning programs to promote optimal development. Investing in early childhood development improves school readiness, reduces health and social inequalities, and contributes to stronger, healthier, and more productive societies over the long term.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States