Intergenerational Persistence of Treatment Effects
There are 15 million children in the United States living in families below the poverty line who are at risk for serious health problems ranging from chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, to mental health problems, such as depression and substance use disorders. Many childhood interventions target low-income and high-risk children, offering evidence that some early interventions improve adult health and well being. However, little is known about whether, and how, childhood intervention benefits span generations.