You have the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking national study that will improve the health and well-being of Jamaica’s children by providing valuable data on the relationships among a wide range of variables. It will also contribute to our understanding of the various factors that influence health, disease and social and emotional development in young children. Findings from the JA kids study will benefit Jamaica by providing the health, education, social and academic sectors with information from which to develop national policies and programmes to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and families. 

In addition, there is little risk in participation and we will track your child’s growth and development over time!