Impact of Climate Change, Food Insecurity, and COVID-19 on the Health of Neonates and Children: A Narrative Review

Time for Another Leap for Improving Newborn Survival in India

“…There are two articles on topics which need more attention at all levels. Sharma R et al discuss the intersectional impacts of food insecurity, climate change, and COVID-19 pandemic on child health [16]. The supplement closes with an article by Jakasania et al which provides an in-depth overview of school health services in India, with solutions for policy makers.…”

“…Alongside of the INAP midterm review process, an independent exercise of evidence synthesis for newborn and child health was initiated in October 2022. This special supplement of the Indian Journal of Pediatrics carries 14 papers drafted through the evidence synthesis process which are aligned with the theme of INAP and provide insightful guidance on the next steps towards achieving INAP and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. The articles in this supplement cover a wide range of themes in the Indian context -epidemiology, issues around maternal and newborn survival and well-being, burden and differentials and causes of stillbirths, child nutrition (particularly amongst tribal populations) and climate change and child health.…”

The Future of Food

“…Effective policy implementation will require a more holistic approach considering productivity and environmental sustainability in diverse agricultural systems. Additionally, multisectoral collaborations and multilevel interventions are deemed necessary to mobilize resources for addressing the combined impacts of climate change, food insecurity, and the pandemic, especially in lower-and middle-income countries [64].…”