Figure 3.

Human life history and life course health care. Life history in human is unique in some aspects. It has a long childhood and adolescence with delays of the first breeding. This might be evolved for maturing the brain, its cognitive ability and social behaviors. Another characteristic feature is menopause in females and long period as grandmothers that have helped probably the growth of grandchildren. “Programmed” means that a person is programmed to live in adverse environment after birth. Life course health care begins at periconceptual period, followed by care of pregnant mothers and fetuses. Early childhood care is as important as discussed in the text. Since human brain matures over a long period, physical and mental care of childhood and adolescence as well as health education are of great importance. In adulthood, regular check-ups are of importance and, if necessary, early intervention (preemptive approach) is effective for obviating serious diseases.