the US Congress engaged the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development with the Children’s Health Act of 2000. The aim of this study was to track the health of 100 000 children from before conception to their 21st birthday and learn the influence of environment, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial factors, on children’s health and development. See also Combating Autism Act References External links NationalChildrensstudy.gov - National Children's Study Reuters.com - 'Study of U.S. child health takes big step forward', Reuters (October 4, 2007) Acts of the 106th United States Congress Child development United States federal health legislation