COVID-19 disruptions to health and nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, India

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major disruptions in preventive health and nutrition services around the world, posing particular risks for vulnerable groups such as young children and pregnant women. Early estimates suggest that these disruptions could lead to more than 1 million additional child...

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Kachwaha, Shivani, Avula, Rasmi, Menon, Purnima, Wang, Michael
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141421
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major disruptions in preventive health and nutrition services around the world, posing particular risks for vulnerable groups such as young children and pregnant women. Early estimates suggest that these disruptions could lead to more than 1 million additional child deaths and more than 56,000 additional maternal deaths worldwide.