The Archives of Disease in Childhood is a peer-reviewed internal reference publication that publishes high-quality original research studies, authoritative review articles, expert commentary, and educational materials. The Archives of Disease in Childhood is published by the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health and is a trusted source of information for paediatricians, clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers to support evidence-based practice in paediatric health care.
The Archives of Disease in Childhood focuses on clinically relevant studies; therefore, the quality of research published by the journal must be rigorous; i.e., ideally, studies published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood will address diseases and medical conditions that impact the lives of infants, children, and adolescents. The Archives of Disease in Childhood also contributes to ensuring that paediatricians and child health policy effectively incorporate new knowledge derived from original research studies; thus, through its publication, we hope to maximise the potential impact of quality research on health care delivery, training, and child health policies across the globe.