Naslov
Child Malnutrition during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Autori
Thacker, Naveen ; ... ; Meštrović, Julije ; ... ; Pettoello-Mantovani, Massimo

Izvornik
The Journal of Pediatrics (0022-3476) 244 (2022); 257-258e2

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, uvodnik, stručni

Ključne riječi
Child ; Child Nutrition Disorders ; COVID-19 ; Humans ; Malnutrition ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2

Sažetak
Poverty, climate change, and conflict continue to slow the fight against maternal and child malnutrition and the achievement of the WHO 2030 targets. This pathway is now further compromised by the COVID-19 pandemic that exposes the most vulnerable sections of the world's population to a range of devastating health and socioeconomic consequences. Although children account for a small proportion of COVID-19 deaths, it is estimated that decreasing levels of essential and routine health services by about one-half could result in 45% increase in child mortality. The choices that governments and all stakeholders are making in response to child malnutrition and to the COVID-19 emergency will have critical consequences for mothers and children. Given the projected increase in maternal and child mortality, it is important to develop policies that respond to the immediate needs generated by the pandemic, but also look to future generations, to increase the resilience of communities, and to build better, sustainable, and inclusive societies for all children.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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