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The First 1000 Days in the Nordic Countries: Identifying gaps and needs to strengthen psychosocial well-being
Lehikoinen Jonna and Raukola-Lindblom Marjaana (edit.)
Nord 2026:002
ISBN 978-92-893-8463-6 (PDF)
ISBN 978-92-893-8464-3 (ONLINE)
http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/nord2026-002
© Nordic Council of Ministers 2026
Layout: Agger Grafisk Design
Cover Photo: iStock
Published: May 2026
This report was produced as part of a Nordic project, the Improving Child Health in the First 1000 Days- project (2025-2026). The project forms part of the work of the Nordic Network about the Child's First 1000 Days – a healthy start in life.
Co-authors: Kaukonen, R.-M., Paavola, J., Aalto-Setälä, T.
Research assistant: Sissonen, E.
Contributors: Berg-Olstad, I., Ingudóttir, J., Jonsson, A.-C., Riekki, T., Skovgaard Væver,
M., Slinning, K., Sommarin, C., von Folsach, L.
In collaboration with: Itla Children’s Foundation (Itla) and the Nordic Network about the Child's First 1000 Days – a healthy start in life.
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