The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Children's Health and Nutrition

Cover image of the brief. Young African girl with a face mask holding her hands together.
Year Published
2020
Resource Type
Report
Languages
English

This report is informed by Save the Children's global research series to generate rigorous evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic and measures implemented to mitigate it are impacting children’s health, nutrition, learning, wellbeing, protection, family finances and poverty. Data was collected from 31,683 parents and caregivers and 13,477 children ages 11 to 17 from 46 countries, resulting in the largest and most comprehensive survey of children and families during the COVID-19 crisis to date. The report focuses on the findings and recommendations on access to food and nutrition as well as infant and young child feeding. Accessible on Save the Children's website.