小体型脆弱新生儿对青少年人力资本积累影响的研究进展

Research progress on the impact of small vulnerable newborn on accumulation of human capital in adolescence

摘要

目的 明确小体型脆弱新生儿(SVN)对青少年人力资本积累的影响。方法 通过文献综述,归纳总结SVN三类表型(早产、小于胎龄儿及低出生体重)与青少年期健康状况、认知能力及非认知能力的关联证据。结果 SVN显著影响青少年体格发育,增加慢性疾病风险,损害认知功能,并升高心理行为问题发生风险。然而,在不同SVN表型与超重肥胖、非认知能力等结局的关联上,研究结论尚不一致。结论 小体型脆弱新生儿对青少年期人力资本积累具有复杂长期影响,需开展进一步研究为制定针对性干预和公共卫生政策提供依据。

Abstract

Objective To clarify the impact of small vulnerable newborns (SVN) on the accumulation of human capital in adolescence. Methods Through a literature review,we summarized the evidence of the associations between three phenotypes of SVN (preterm birth,small for gestational age infant,and low birth weight) and health status,cognitive ability,and non-cognitive ability in adolescence. Results SVN significantly affects physical development in adolescence, increases the risk of chronic diseases, impairs cognitive function,and raises the risk of psychological and behavioral problems.However,the research conclusions on the associations between different SVN phenotypes and outcomes such as overweight and obesity and non-cognitive ability are inconsistent. Conclusion SVN has complex and long-term effects on the accumulation of human capital in adolescence.Further research is needed to provide a basis for formulating targeted interventions and public health policies.

关键词

小体型脆弱新生儿 / 人力资本积累 / 青少年

Key words

small vulnerable newborn / accumulation of human capital / adolescent

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基金资助

国家自然科学基金面上项目(82373694)

中国科协青年人才托举工程项目(2023QNRC001)