ADVERTISEMENT
  • News
  • New York
  • Technology
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • More
    • Politics
    • Lifestyle
    • TV
    • Games
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
FINCHANNEL
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE
No Result
View All Result
FINCHANNEL
No Result
View All Result
Home Health&Beauty

More than 10 million children were affected by COVID-19-associated parental and caregiver deaths

The FINANCIAL by The FINANCIAL
September 8, 2022
in Health&Beauty
Reading Time: 4 mins read
13
A A
0
Pandemic Cold and Flu Season: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The FINANCIAL — According to a new modelling study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, the number of children estimated to have experienced the death of a parent or caregiver as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has climbed to more than 10.5 million globally as of May 1, 2022.

The new study, involving the University of Oxford, Imperial College, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO), builds on the best available and most conservative data recently published by WHO on excess COVID-19 deaths (14.9 million as of Dec 31, 2021), to establish estimates of orphaned children in every country. This is the first-time availability of these comprehensive data on excess deaths for every country, and it enabled the data modelers to update global minimum estimates of pandemic orphanhood and caregiver death among children based on these excess deaths.

Excess deaths are typically defined as the difference between the observed numbers of deaths in specific time periods and expected numbers of deaths in the same time periods. Estimates of excess deaths can provide information about the burden of mortality potentially related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including deaths that are directly or indirectly attributed to COVID-19 according to University of Oxford.

RelatedPosts

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

Signs Your Mental Health Is in Trouble and How to Fix It

Packaged bread can be considered ultra-processed foods

In this study, authors analysed country-level deaths, fertility rates, and national excess mortality data provided by the WHO, the Economist, and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and used mathematical modelling to develop global estimates based on the WHO estimates, which were the most conservative.

‘The death of a parent or caregiver places children at a heightened risk of lifelong adversity, unless given appropriate support in time,’ said lead author Dr Susan Hillis, who spearheaded this work during her tenure at the CDC and now serves at Oxford as Co-Chair of the Global Reference Group for Children Affected by COVID-19 and Crisis, which is hosted by WHO.

First author Joel-Pascal Ntwali N’konzi (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) commented: ‘The more than 10 million children left without caregivers by COVID-19 will face all kinds of challenges. In my continent, Africa, more than 2.5 million children are affected, and as they struggle to survive without caregivers they face increased risks of violence and sexual exploitation. The best time to act to help these children and their families is now.’

Globally, children who experience the loss of a parent or caregiver are at an increased risk of poverty, exploitation and sexual violence or abuse, HIV infection, mental health challenges, and severe distress.

‘To reduce the risk of such consequences, evidence-based care for children centers around these three components: prevent caregiver death through vaccines, containment, and treatment; prepare families to provide kinship care, foster care, and adoption; and protect children from poverty, childhood adversity, and violence. These strategies will put the programmatic and financial infrastructure in place to secure a better future for children and families around the world,’ Dr Hillis added.

The initial, first-of-its-kind study, a collaboration with 13 international organizations, found that a minimum of 1.5 million children had experienced the death of a parent, caregiver, or both, due to COVID-19-associated deaths in the first 14 months of the pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were an estimated 140 million orphaned children worldwide.

See also  Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

In a subsequent global study, which incorporated increased availability of excess death data (for several low and middle income countries), and accounted for the rapid changes experienced during the pandemic, such as the emergence of the Delta variant, the authors expanded their modelling estimates to include epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death – revealing the minimum number of orphaned children globally surged to 5.2 million by Oct. 31, 2021.

The authors used the same methodology for combining age-specific deaths and fertility rates to generate estimates of orphanhood and caregiver loss among children, for each study. They factored in excess death data when available for the first two studies; and for this third study, the authors were able to use excess deaths for every country (except when excess deaths were negative), to update the COVID-19-associated estimates of parent and caregiver loss.

‘Findings from our earlier report showed that two out of every three affected children are between the ages of 11 and 18 globally,’ said Professor Lucie Cluver, an author from the University of Oxford’s Department of Social Policy and Intervention who helped lead this work. ‘We know that they can benefit from evidence-based support packages that include parenting programmes and economic support, while avoiding placing children in institutional care. Our findings show the urgent need to invest in response plans focused on children at greatest risk and in the locations most affected.’

The White House Presidential Memorandum on the long-term effects of COVID-19 recognizes the need to support children bereaved by COVID in the U.S., based on the estimates of these studies. Additionally, legislative, and programmatic initiatives at national or city-levels are being considered in Peru, Mexico, and Brazil, Eswatini and South Africa.

Authors from Oxford University, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, and Imperial College used mathematical modelling to generate their estimates and note, an important limitation is that they cannot measure actual country-by-country counts of the numbers of children affected by a parent or caregiver’s death. Using this approach allowed them to address key limitations of the previous two studies, which included the variable availability of testing and widespread under-reporting of deaths, particularly in low and middle income countries.

They say future pandemic responses should include surveillance systems to monitor the numbers of children affected for every parental and caregiver death, to track needs for services and provide referral platforms that help point families towards appropriate support.

‘We cannot ignore the needs of ten million children who have lost a mother, father, caregiving grandparent or other relative,’ said Dr Seth Flaxman, Associate Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Oxford, a senior author on the study.

‘A child whose parent died at the start of the pandemic is still a child without that parent now.’ said Juliette Unwin, PhD at Imperial College.

To assist in this study, CDC collaborated with the WHO, and other international partners of the Global Reference Group on Children Affected by COVID-19 and Crisis to support the Imperial College of London and the University of Oxford in the establishment and sustainability of an orphanhood calculator. The orphanhood calculator provides nearly real-time estimates of the number of children affected by COVID-19 and excess deaths during the pandemic. Data is available by country and globally. Visitors to the site can also compare countries over time with the COVID-19 Orphanhood Trends Tool.

Tags: covidkids

Related Posts

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines
Health&Beauty

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

by The FINANCIAL
June 24, 2025
0

Building on the successful use of ERAS in four surgical specialties, Encare’s long-term partner Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has committed...

Read more
Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

Fullscript vs. Rupa Health: What the Acquisition Means for Providers and Patients

June 11, 2025
Signs Your Mental Health Is in Trouble and How to Fix It

Signs Your Mental Health Is in Trouble and How to Fix It

May 28, 2025
Packaged bread can be considered ultra-processed foods

Packaged bread can be considered ultra-processed foods

April 29, 2025

Discussion about this post

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Teaching porn literacy

A sizable percentage of internet porn users, roughly 40% are women

January 17, 2024
EasyJet to fly to London from Stockholm Arlanda

The London Diplomatic List, Addresses, Contacts & Working Hours

January 23, 2023
Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

June 25, 2012
Matthew H. Fleeger Drives Strategic Growth at Gulf Coast Western Through Technology Integration

Matthew H. Fleeger Drives Strategic Growth at Gulf Coast Western Through Technology Integration

June 19, 2025
Teaching porn literacy

Teaching porn literacy

January 17, 2024
Middle East Supplies Over One-Third of Global Nitrogen Fertilizer

Middle East Supplies Over One-Third of Global Nitrogen Fertilizer

June 25, 2025
Essential Tips for Picking the Right Accident Lawyer for Your Needs

Essential Tips for Picking the Right Accident Lawyer for Your Needs

June 25, 2025
Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

June 24, 2025
Charged With Retail Theft? What to Know Before Court

Charged With Retail Theft? What to Know Before Court

June 24, 2025
Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

June 24, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Popular Last 24h

  • Teaching porn literacy

    A sizable percentage of internet porn users, roughly 40% are women

    357 shares
    Share 143 Tweet 89
  • Ampersand wins £22m five-year contract at London Zoo

    3746 shares
    Share 1498 Tweet 937
  • Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

    29 shares
    Share 12 Tweet 7
  • The CFO’s Five Hidden Cyber-Cost Centers (and How to Shrink Them)

    28 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 7
  • Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

    21 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Teaching porn literacy

    174 shares
    Share 70 Tweet 44
  • Charged With Retail Theft? What to Know Before Court

    17 shares
    Share 7 Tweet 4

LATEST POSTS

Middle East Supplies Over One-Third of Global Nitrogen Fertilizer

Middle East Supplies Over One-Third of Global Nitrogen Fertilizer

June 25, 2025
Essential Tips for Picking the Right Accident Lawyer for Your Needs

Essential Tips for Picking the Right Accident Lawyer for Your Needs

June 25, 2025
Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

June 24, 2025
Charged With Retail Theft? What to Know Before Court

Charged With Retail Theft? What to Know Before Court

June 24, 2025
Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal is the first hospitals in the world to fully implement EIAS across all surgical disciplines

June 24, 2025
Survey: Majority of CFOs prioritizing ESG investment

The CFO’s Five Hidden Cyber-Cost Centers (and How to Shrink Them)

June 24, 2025
President of Ukraine. Stop Russia

Ukrainian President to make first visit to Council of Europe in Strasbourg amid escalating war in Ukraine

June 23, 2025
Energy Management in Facilities: Tools for Calculating Efficiency

Energy Management in Facilities: Tools for Calculating Efficiency

June 23, 2025
Levi Pettit Launches Dornick Wealth Management With a Personalized Approach to Client Relationships

Levi Pettit Launches Dornick Wealth Management With a Personalized Approach to Client Relationships

June 23, 2025
Osman Gunes Cizmeci on Apple’s Liquid Glass: Beautiful, But at What Cost?

Osman Gunes Cizmeci on Apple’s Liquid Glass: Beautiful, But at What Cost?

June 23, 2025

LATESTBUSINESS

Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

Fortifying Your Finances: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Assets

by The FINANCIAL
June 24, 2025
0

Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa,

Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa,

by The FINANCIAL
June 19, 2025
0

Markets will drop quickly if US enters Israel-Iran conflict: deVere CEO

Markets will drop quickly if US enters Israel-Iran conflict: deVere CEO

by The FINANCIAL
June 19, 2025
0

Matthew H. Fleeger Drives Strategic Growth at Gulf Coast Western Through Technology Integration

Matthew H. Fleeger Drives Strategic Growth at Gulf Coast Western Through Technology Integration

by The FINANCIAL
June 19, 2025
0

Iconiq 777 Hosts Pathways to Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony in Newark

Iconiq 777 Hosts Pathways to Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony in Newark

by The FINANCIAL
June 17, 2025
0

Tips for Remodeling on a Budget

Tips for Remodeling on a Budget

by The FINANCIAL
June 17, 2025
0

 ‘Why Did My Car Insurance Go Up for No Reason?’

Insurers boost private assets allocations as capital increases

by The FINANCIAL
June 17, 2025
0

Elite Lauches in Lebanon

U.S. Counts 1,873 Listed Billion-Dollar Companies, More Than the Next Eight Economies Combined

by The FINANCIAL
June 17, 2025
0

GET IN TOUCH

Submit guest post/Letters to the Editor:

editor (at) finchannel.com

Sales & Marketing: (+995 558) 03 03 03 Email: marketing (at) finchannel.com

Whatsup: (+995 599) 96 52 52

Georgia:

(+995 599) 96 52 52 Email: editor (@) finchannel.com

Postal address: 17 Mtskheta str. Tbilisi, Georgia 0179 The FINANCIAL

RESOURCE

  • Work at the FINANCIAL
  • ePaper
  • Advertise in The FINANCIAL
  • Access ePaper
  • Guest posts
  • Contributed articles
  • AmericanStockNews
  • Coupon Codes
  • GLOSSY MAG
American Culture Center
ACC Partner

GUIDEBOOK

  • Meet our team
  • Invest in Georgia
  • Become contributor
  • Archive

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Youtube
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
    • BANKS
      • GeoBanks
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Markets
    • Pharmacy
    • Press Releases
    • RealEstate
    • RealEstate
    • Finance
    • Insurance
    • Banks
      • GeoBanks
    • Markets
    • Press Releases
    • Personal Finance
  • World
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Europe
    • Georgia
      • Media
    • Ukraine
    • Americas
    • UK local news
  • Travel
    • Hotels in Georgia
    • Tours in Georgia
  • Videos
    • Promos
    • Soundslides
    • TheClinics
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheUniversities
    • TheHoteliers
    • TheClinics
    • TheUniversities
    • BestWorkplaces
    • Soundslides
    • Promos
    • Banking Forum
      • Promos
      • Soundslides
      • TheClinics
      • TheHoteliers
      • TheUniversities
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
      • Analysis
      • GORBI
      • OP-ED
      • VISA Editorial
    • Analysis
    • Gorbi
    • Book reviews
  • Tech
  • Interview
  • People
    • lifestyle
    • Health & Beauty
      • Coronavirus
    • LifeStyle
    • Employment
      • MyCareer
    • Education
    • Media
    • Celebrities
  • Oil&Auto
    • Auto
    • Energy
  • EN
    • EN
    • GE

© 2025 Intelligence Group llc

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.