Changes in the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Peruvian Children under Five Years before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Nationwide Population-Based Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 12390 - 12390

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022

This study aimed to identify changes in the prevalence of childhood (children under five years age) overweight and obesity Peru as a whole at departmental level, before during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We performed secondary data analysis two Demographic Family Health Surveys (2019 2021) Peru. The outcome was obesity, defined weight-for-height score greater than 2 standard deviations. Poisson log generalized linear regression models adjusted for sex and/or age months child were fitted obtain ratios from 2019 2021. included 41,533 (2019: 20,414; 2021: 21,119) participants. 6.4% 7.8% Female children, aged 2, 3 4 years, mothers who self-identified non-native, had higher education, belonged middle richer wealth quintile resided an urban area, village, small city coastal region showed largest increases 2021 compared 2019. departments Pasco, Apurímac, Junín, Cusco, Lambayeque La Libertad presented these nutritional disorders. During pandemic, increase observed, with demographic socioeconomic factors accounting rates. A restructuring control strategies is required curb this steady increase.

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Food Security of UK Adults Aged 20–65 Years (COVID-19 Food Security and Dietary Assessment Study)

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(23), С. 5078 - 5078

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022

The first UK lockdown greatly impacted the food security status of adults. This study set out to establish if procurement was adapted differently for different income groups and this dietary intakes disproportionately. Adults (n = 515) aged 20–65 years participated in an online survey with 56 completing a 3–4 day diet diary. Food availability significant factor experience insecurity. Similar proportions secure insecure spend during lockdown, spending similar amounts. 85, 18.3%) had 10.5% lower money spent on required greater proportion income. Access biggest driver insecurity but monetary constraint lowest group. relative risk increased by 0.07-fold every 1% increase above 10%. Micronutrient were low compared reference nutrient intake (RNI) most females, riboflavin being 36% (p 0.03), whilst vitamin B12 56% 0.057) iodine 53.6% 0.257) these not significant. Coping strategies adopted included altering quantity variety fruit vegetables which may have contributed differences micronutrients.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of consumers’ knowledge, attitude and perception of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on household food security in Caribbean Small Island Developing States

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7

Опубликована: Июль 27, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and recent international crises including the Russia-Ukraine conflict have resulted in significant disruptions along multiple segments of Caribbean’s agri-food system, thus compromising regional food security. These impacts are still ongoing with potential to worsen. aim this study was investigate influence sociodemographic factors on consumers’ knowledge security their attitude, perception towards impact household Caribbean Small Island Developing States. Method A cross-sectional on-line survey conducted between January 1 November 30, 2021. sampled population included consumers from nine countries (Trinidad Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts Nevis, Lucia, Vincent Grenadines). Survey data were analyzed using Chi-square, one way analysis variance, univariate logistic regression. Results discussion total 237 participated survey. Consumers generally knowledgeable about had favorable attitudes perceptions Significant associations ( p <0.05) differences obtained for knowledge, attitude among variables assessed. results suggest that there different levels vulnerability insecurity associated pandemic, particularly economically vulnerable households. Policies support disadvantaged households ensure adequate employment opportunities important throughout post recovery.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of the Pan American Health Organization Response to COVID-19 2020-2022. Volume II Annexes

Pan American Health Organization eBooks, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

This document is the companion publication to 'Evaluation of Pan American Health Organization Response COVID-19 2020-2022. Volume I Final Report', which reflects findings that covered period from January 2020 August 2022. It provides information on PAHO’s support its Member States in accordance with World Organization, and Strategic Preparedness Plan. The data collected during evaluation was consolidated analyzed at strategic, organizational, operational levels. focuses PAHO as an organization, whilst it does not assess States’ responses pandemic, how collaborated supported response. In addition presenting related pandemic Americas programmatic response, report key achievements, enabling limiting factors, gaps lessons have emerged response serve inform preparedness for future public health emergencies. Finally, evidence-based recommendations are provided corrective actions strengthen responses, while building a resilient recovery Region. These focused governance management, specialized regional mechanisms, diversified funding models, use new technologies.

Язык: Английский

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Differential effects of the lockdown on labour market outcomes. Evidence for an emerging economy

Economics & Sociology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 15(1), С. 125 - 140

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

COVID-19 created a market reconfiguration scenario: the match between supply and demand was disrupted due to social distancing measures. This investigation provides empirical evidence on impacts of pandemic unemployment, wages, hours worked, recent unemployment in an emerging economy like Colombia. The does not substantially amplify negative / regrettable variation variables as it is structural problem. Using difference-in-difference models Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition, results suggest that lockdown did intensify or reduction wages for women, but young people artistic activities sector. So, strengthening fragile sectors jobs identified labour policy commitment implement.

Язык: Английский

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