An urgent call to address the nutritional status of women and children in Nepal during COVID-19 crises

Panthi, Bindu; Khanal, Pratik; Dahal, Minakshi; Maharjan, Sajana; Nepal, Sushil

doi:10.1186/s12939-020-01210-7

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“…Nutrition is intrinsically linked to the immune system and to disease susceptibility. Poor diets cause huge costs in health and human lives [ 5 ]; while wasted children are at increased risk of death from infectious diseases [ 4 ], non-communicable diseases linked to obesity place a heavy burden on public health [ 8 ].…”

Section: Potential Consequences On Children and Required Actionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A hidden side of the COVID-19 pandemic in children: the double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition

Zemrani

Gehri

Masserey³

et al. 2021

Int J Equity Health

114

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The COVID-19 pandemic has deteriorated key determinants of health and caused major upheavals around the world. Children, although less directly affected by the virus, are paying a heavy price through the indirect effects of the crisis, including poor diet, mental health impact, social isolation, addiction to screens and lack of schooling and health care, particularly among vulnerable groups. This paper is aimed at discussing the potential impact of this pandemic on children’s nutrition and lifestyle. Preliminary data from the literature and from our survey show significant disruptions in nutrition and lifestyle habits of children. While undernutrition is expected to worsen in poor countries, obesity rates could increase in middle- and high-income countries especially among precarious groups widening the gap in health and social inequalities.The real impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children extends well beyond that of a viral infection. This crisis has public health implications that could have life-long consequences on children. It requires effective and targeted measures mainly for vulnerable children and households to guarantee children’s basic rights for optimal nutrition, health and development.

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Section: Potential Consequences On Children and Required Actionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A hidden side of the COVID-19 pandemic in children: the double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition

Zemrani

Gehri

Masserey³

et al. 2021

Int J Equity Health

114

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“…The economic impact of the pandemic is likely to deepen unemployment and poverty worldwide. The resultant food insecurity and malnutrition are concerning [95,96], particularly in young children who are the most vulnerable to its consequences [97].…”

Section: Indirect Consequences On Child Healthmentioning

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COVID-19 in the Pediatric Population—Review and Current Evidence

Rabinowicz

Leshem

Pessach

2020

Curr Infect Dis Rep

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Purpose of Review Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has major health and economic impacts. We review disease characteristics in children. Recent Findings Children comprise 1-2% of the diagnosed cases, and typically suffer mild disease. The median age of infected children is 3.3-11 years, and male/female ratio is 1.15-1.55. Common symptoms in children include upper respiratory symptoms (26-54%), cough (44-54%), fever (32-65%), and gastrointestinal (15-30%) symptoms. Substantial proportion (4-23%) are asymptomatic. Death rates are up to 0.7%. Risk factors associated with severe disease are neonatal age group, male gender, lower respiratory tract disease, and pre-existing medical conditions. Vertical transmission was reported. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS), characterized by fever, multisystem organ involvement, and laboratory markers of inflammation, causes critical illness in > 50% of cases and is increasingly reported from endemic countries. Indirect effects of the coronavirus epidemic include higher rates of psychiatric morbidities, education loss, unhealthy lifestyle changes, and increased child neglect. Vaccines are in clinical trials and immunogenicity has not yet been shown in children. Summary Overall, COVID-19 has lower incidence and causes milder disease in children compared with adult patients. MIS is a rare severe complication more common in children. More data on the efficacy and safety of antivirals in children are needed.

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“…The compromised support system further poses an increased risk of worsening the violence directed towards them. A nationwide complete lockdown was imposed in Nepal from March 24 to June 14 after which partial restrictions were in place [5]. A total of 885 complaints of domestic violence were received in 24-h toll-free helpline operated by National Women Commission from April to June 2020.…”

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Mitigating violence against women and young girls during COVID-19 induced lockdown in Nepal: a wake-up call

Dahal

Khanal

Maharjan³

et al. 2020

Global Health

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Nepal, a South Asian country, was in nationwide lockdown for nearly three months in 2020 with partial restrictions still in place. Much worryingly, COVID-19 induced restrictions have confined women and young girls in their home, increasing the risk of domestic violence. The available support system to respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG) has also been disrupted during this period. The figures of violence against women, and child sexual abuse are increasingly being reported during the lockdown and thereafter. To mitigate this, a response against VAWG should not be a missing agenda. This commentary focuses on the situation of VAWG during COVID-19 induced restrictions in Nepal and offers a way forward for addressing the issue.

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An urgent call to address the nutritional status of women and children in Nepal during COVID-19 crises

Cited by 19 publications

References 3 publications

A hidden side of the COVID-19 pandemic in children: the double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition

A hidden side of the COVID-19 pandemic in children: the double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition

COVID-19 in the Pediatric Population—Review and Current Evidence

Mitigating violence against women and young girls during COVID-19 induced lockdown in Nepal: a wake-up call

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