The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents: an international overview

Scapaticci, Serena; Neri, Costanza Renata; Marseglia, Gian Luigi; Staiano, Annamaria; Chiarelli, F; Verduci, Elvira

doi:10.1186/s13052-022-01211-y

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“…In fact, vaccination guarantees psychological and social well-being, through the resumption of usual sociocultural activities, that were suspended during the pandemic. This suspension had some psychological repercussions, especially in the young population ( 42 , 43 ). Vaccination also provides physical well-being, reducing hospital admissions and serious manifestations of infection.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccination in Pediatric Population: A Necessity or Obstruction to the Protection of the Right to Health? Biojuridical Perspective

Bilotta

Perrone²,

Zerbo³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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One of the most recently debated topics worldwide is the mass vaccination of children against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Next, the risk/benefit ratio of COVID-19 vaccination and infection in children are compared. Nonetheless, the real question in this debate is as follows: Does the vaccine represent a necessary tool or is it an obstacle in protecting the right to health? From a public health point of view, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, in Canada, recommends COVID-19 vaccination in the pediatric population. Based on Article 25 of the Draft Articles on State responsibility, vaccination can be considered a social act necessary for protecting the individual's right to health. The 1989 New York Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Regulation number 219/1111 state that the opinion of a minor aged >12 years is considerable. However, this validity of opinion is related to age and degree of discernment. The onset of adverse events following the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine may lead to compensation in the near future. Recent studies have identified a new COVID-19-related pediatric pathology, known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome. Other studies have demonstrated that myocarditis in the pediatric population might occur following COVID-19 vaccine administration. In June 2021 in the USA, the Center for Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices declared that the benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 in the pediatric population outweighed the risks. In the meantime, whereas the bioethical debate remains open, monitoring the real risk/benefit ratio of vaccination in the pediatric population is crucial.

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COVID-19 Vaccination in Pediatric Population: A Necessity or Obstruction to the Protection of the Right to Health? Biojuridical Perspective

Bilotta

Perrone²,

Zerbo³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Limited and restricted outdoor activities have been correlated with the decline in cardiorespiratory health and increased cases of both underweight and overweight in children. The term 'Covibesity' refers to the increased obesity rates during the lockdown period due to poor eating habits, and an unbalanced diet (Scapaticci et al, 2022).…”

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“…Pre-existing sleep problems and feelings of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness further increase the vulnerability to psychological distress and stressors during the pandemic(Kiss et al, 2022). Sleep disturbance due to increased screen time among children had majorly impacted emotional health, immune response, and risk of cardio-metabolic diseases(Scapaticci et al, 2022). It was also reported that…”

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Indian Children during the Second Wave: Challenges of the Adaptive Measures

Kaim

Wadhwa

Goyal

2022

Int. j. soc. sci. humanit. invent.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely devastating for the children. They suffered not only in terms of facing physical health issues but also lack balance in maintaining overall wellbeing. The loss faced by children and adolescents during this crucial stage of life where the learning and growth shape the future life, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overlooked even if the pandemic is over. The present paper discusses the severely disrupted areas of a child’s world during the second wave of the pandemic to highlight the fact that even a small hurdle in the way of ensuring optimal development could prove immensely disturbing for a dependent child, still in the process of exploring, learning about the environment and self, and how the children have adapted to these unforeseen challenges. The findings of the study revealed that though the impact of the pandemic could be direct or indirect, small-scale or extensive, the immediate need to derive eclectic solutions for the best interests of the children must be based on multi-dimensional approach.

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“…However, the COVID-19 statistics related to children are increasingly seen to be underestimations. 3 , 4 Unavoidable factors were behind this. At the beginning of the pandemic the scarce human and material resources were focused on top priority adults—senior citizens, adults with comorbidities, pregnant women, healthcare workers, etc.…”

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“…Within the research fraternity, however, the role of children in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 remained contentious. 3 Early in the epidemic a systemic meta-analysis by Zhu et al, 6 included 43 studies from 12 countries comprising 611 individuals including 102 children in 213 SARS-CoV-2 transmission clusters. Only eight (3.8%) of these clusters yielded pediatric index cases, suggesting that children’s role in the transmission of COVID-19 was limited.…”

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