A recent study published in PLOS Medicine reveals a troubling rise in child mortality in England after a temporary decline during the Covid-19 pandemic. During lockdowns from April 2020 to March 2021, child deaths decreased significantly, but following this period, deaths have surged above expected levels, particularly in 2022-23. The study emphasizes the amplified risks for children from non-white backgrounds and those facing socio-economic disadvantages. Experts suggest that the increase in deaths may be linked to a return of diseases, reduced health measures, and decreased social support. Long-term strategies are necessary to improve child health outcomes.
The stark findings indicate that most children experienced only a temporary reduction in mortality during the pandemic, highlighting the need for long-term interventions.
Inequalities in child mortality have widened, particularly affecting children from poor and non-white backgrounds, underscoring the importance of targeted health support.
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