Young Lives two decades of findings and future research opportunities: health and well-being

Report presents key findings from over 20 years of quantitative and qualitative research by Young Lives on nutrition, health and well-being.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 May 2026
Country:
Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Health
First published:
31 January 2026
Authors:
Favara, M., Ford, K., Quigua, J., Sánchez, A. and von Russdorf, S.

Abstract

This report presents key findings from over 20 years of quantitative and qualitative research by Young Lives on nutrition, health and well-being. It showcases impact case studies, presents the latest trends in physical and mental health from a preliminary analysis of Round 7 data and sets out unique opportunities for future research.

This work is part of the Young Lives programme.

Citation

Favara M and others. ‘Young Lives two decades of findings and future research opportunities: health and well-being,’ Young Lives, Old Dart Foundation, Wellcome Trust, 2026

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