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3/12 Understanding vulnerabilities in the context of COVID-19
WHO webinar series
This WHO ‘Vulnerability series will look at COVID-19 as a syndemic, acknowledging the social origin of COVID-19.
3 December: Cities, urban health and well-being and inequalities & COVID-19
17 December: Vaccinations, inequalities & COVID-19
All webinars take place on Thursdays, at 16:30 CET here.
Worth to watch this presentation back from Micheal Marmot: COVID-19 is “EXPOSING and AMPLIFYING” – to use his words – existing inequities also in mental health. His presentation was truly impressive and made many wonder WHY – with such evidence – we are (still) where we are. Many have asked for the recording. It can be found here.
- What can regions do when data is not at level of the UK (i.e. lack of disaggregated data)? - What actions can regions take to reduce inequalities related to COVID-19? - Is there a trade-off between health and the economy? Sir Michael Gideon Marmot, FBA, FMedSci, FRCP is Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London. He is currently the Director of The UCL Institute of Health Equity.
This Working Paper examines how developing biological systems in the body interact with each other and adapt to the contexts in which a child is developing—for better or for worse—with lifelong consequences for physical and mental health. It explains in clear language how these systems are affected by adversity early in life, and shows how those adaptations can result in costly, common chronic illnesses. The paper encourages us to think beyond early learning in policy and practice. It explores how policymakers, leaders of human services systems, intervention developers, and practitioners can also reduce disparities in preventable diseases and premature deaths and lower the high costs of health care for chronic illnesses that have their origins in early childhood adversity.
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Connecting the Brain to the Rest of the Body: Early Childhood Development and Lifelong Health Are Deeply Intertwined
Unicef, October 2020 Children thrive when they feel safe and protected, when family and community connections are stable, and when their basic needs are met. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many of the foundations that assure children’s mental health and wellbeing. This child protection learning brief examines different strategies to deliver mental health and psychosocial support within different sectors and across different contexts. It is intended to assist UNICEF country offices and practitioners as they respond to the impact of COVID-19 on children and families.
