Second, the risks that turn into damage at this initial, early stage of life have lasting effects on children's potential for well-being and future integration. Therefore, the State's role at this stage is deployed primarily in three ways: (i) direct protection of goods and services for children, (ii) protection of families so they can protect their children, and (iii) regulation of the actions that the adults in the family context can, must and cannot take regarding minors. One such violation occurs at birth and is reflected in mortality indicators.