Decades of international research were reviewed by British academics who found a range of impacts from prolonged conflict - from ill-health to early sexual activity and substance misuse.
A report by the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) charity documents the risks and also claims programmes that focus on the parents’ relationship may best prevent harm.
The joint review by the charity and psychology professor Gordon Harold, of the University of Sussex, for the Department for Work and Pensions warns insufficient attention is paid to the ‘crucial piece of the jigsaw’ by maternity, children’s and family services.
The study highlighted 15 UK-based programmes but there was a dearth of evidence measuring their effectiveness, said the EIF.
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