Socio-demographic Profile of Children Aged 0 to 5 and Their Parents RTS de l'Estrie

Early child development (ECD) is a cornerstone of human development and childhood and is considered to be the most important developmental phase of an individual’s lifespan. The developmental outcomes of this early phase of life impact the level of health and well-being enjoyed by a population in its future. Early child development is a social determinant of the health of communities and it is a process that is particularly sensitive to social determinants like the socio-economic status of families with children aged 0-5 and their social environment, access to health and social services, communication competency and literacy and access to local social support networks.