Health Disparities in Children and Adolescents Living in LMIC During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Health Disparities in Children and Adolescents Living in LMIC During COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract
Purpose of review: The purpose of this editorial is to introduce the pediatric global health issue focusing on health disparities emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents living in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Recent findings: As the COVID-19 pandemic ensues, children and adolescents living in LMIC have been disproportionately affected by socio-economic and mitigation practices, leading to widening disparities in health and the social determinants of health that influence their well-being.
Summary: This pediatric global health issue brings to bare the extent, range, and nature of these health disparities, integrated with expert viewpoints, to prompt critical dialogue to address these complex problems.
Keywords: Global health; Health outcomes; Low- and middle-income countries; Pediatric; Sustainable development goals.
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