Facts for Life

Handbook on pregnancy, childbirth, childhood illnesses, child development and the care of children.

An infant receives an oral polio vaccine at a health outreach centre in the village of Kakail Chew, Bangladesh.
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Highlights

The fourth edition of Facts for Life contains essential information that families and communities need to know to raise healthy children. This handbook provides practical advice on pregnancy, childbirth, childhood illnesses, child development and the care of children. This edition also features a new chapter on child protection. The book is intended for parents, families, health workers, teachers, youth groups, women’s groups, community organizations, government officials, employers, trade unions, media, and non-governmental and faith-based organizations.


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Author(s)
UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNDP, UNAIDS, WFP and the World Bank
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Languages
English

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