Nat Food July 2021 PMID 37117686

The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

Saskia Osendarp, Jonathan Kweku Akuoku, Robert E Black, Derek Headey, Marie Ruel, Nick Scott, Meera Shekar, Neff Walker, Augustin Flory, Lawrence Haddad, David Laborde, Angela Stegmuller, Milan Thomas, Rebecca Heidkamp

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95
Peak: 28 in Jul 2021
across 6 sources since Jun 2021

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What people are saying

The collective discussions demonstrate strong support for the article's findings, with notable examples such as mentions of the need for increased investment and policies to mitigate nutrition setbacks due to COVID-19. The tone is urgent and solution-oriented, emphasizing both the severity and potential remedies, which explains the high scores across agreement, interest, and impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly agree with the article’s assertion that COVID-19 worsens maternal and child undernutrition, with many posts emphasizing the urgency and severity of the issue.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing global health priorities, economic impacts, and potential solutions, indicating a deep concern for the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts just share the publication, others discuss specific interventions and advocate for policy action, reflecting moderate to high engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversations clearly recognize the significant consequences of undernutrition exacerbated by COVID-19, highlighting its social and economic implications, thus indicating high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to worsen undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries, leading to significant increases in child stunting, wasting, and mortality.
  • Researchers used modeling tools to estimate the negative impacts and projected that by 2022, there could be millions more children suffering from malnutrition, along with increased maternal anaemia and a substantial economic burden of $29.7 billion in future productivity losses.
  • To combat these issues, an estimated $1.2 billion annually is necessary to scale up nutrition interventions, and it’s crucial for governments and donors to prioritize nutrition in their support efforts.

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FFI
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Investments in nutrition via interventions like #FoodfFortification can break the cycle of hidden hunger. @ST4Nutrition https://t.co/57VqRXyU38 https://t.co/Qf7cdW2Qpa

Jul 21, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,238 followers View post →
Dr. Mercy Lung'aho
@MercyLungaho · X

#MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

Jul 19, 2021 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 1,621 followers View post →
#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

In case you missed out, watch the replay of #COVID-19 Recovery: Why investments in nutrition cannot wait

Jun 15, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 1,190 followers View post →
#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

Jul 19, 2021 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,190 followers View post →
#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

Investments in #nutrition can break the cycle. #InvestInNutrition #FoodSystem4Health #malnutrition

Jun 8, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,190 followers View post →
IFPRI
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Check out the @ST4Nutrition video below, which is based on a new @NatureFoodJnl paper w/ contributions from @IFPRI's Derek Headey, Marie Ruel, David Laborde, & many others. Learn more about the worrying findings on #COVID19 & #undernutrition here: https://t.co/NVT69Gd5DS https://t.co/HXNw8lyxia

Jul 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 142,309 followers View post →

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The COVID-19 History Project
@ThisDayinCovid · X

On this day in COVID history, July 19, 2021: The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries - Nature Food Source: Nature https://t.co/tRTTAlb6Pc

Jul 19, 2025 · 8,770 followers View post →
The COVID-19 History Project
@thisdayincovid.bsky.social · Bluesky

On this day in COVID history, July 19, 2021: The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries - Nature Food Source: Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00319-4

Jul 19, 2025 View post →
Patty Nourse
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“The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries” https://t.co/Lw7QwMcMsc https://t.co/znwW0cHsvJ

Dec 18, 2021 · 2,344 followers View post →
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RT @AliHMokdad: “The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countr…

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@AliHMokdad · X

“The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries” https://t.co/OcBioRQHyy via @WSJOpinion

Dec 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,938 followers View post →
Miguel E. (Trabalhador Temporário)
@MiguelBushes · X

The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries | Nature Food (I told you so moment) https://t.co/GXoMaPMQGS

Dec 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1,483 followers View post →
Julie Evans
@sparklesplz · X

The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries | Nature Food https://t.co/q1r2vg9z7B

Dec 14, 2021 · 1 like · 794 followers View post →
PublicHealthLawyer
@lawyer_health · X

The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries | Nature Food https://t.co/cqqPd9FHj4

Dec 13, 2021 · 6 followers View post →
Matt Price
@MRPsci · X

The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries https://t.co/Qer6K2mF6n

Sep 29, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Ambassador Ashel Sunday
@ashelusher · X

Before Covid lots of countries were struggling with meeting with SDG as it relates to nutrition. Now with the impact of #covid most of the gains on nutrition and lack of priority on nutrition driven programs may cause a backward trend in the coming years https://t.co/W9Jwb92lZd

Jul 22, 2021 · 201 followers View post →
John Jessy
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RT @CIFFchild: Find out how the COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-in…

Jul 22, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,229 followers View post →
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Ashfaque Qureshi
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RT @FFINetwork: Investments in nutrition via interventions like #FoodfFortification can break the cycle of hidden hunger. @ST4Nutrition htt…

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Investments in nutrition via interventions like #FoodfFortification can break the cycle of hidden hunger. @ST4Nutrition https://t.co/57VqRXyU38 https://t.co/Qf7cdW2Qpa

Jul 21, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,238 followers View post →
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RT @CIFFchild: Find out how the COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-in…

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Kate Hampton
@katehamptongray · X

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RAJALAKSHMI NAIR
@RAJALAKSHMINA10 · X

RT @CIFFchild: Find out how the COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-in…

Jul 19, 2021 · 10 shares · 26 followers View post →
The Drivers of Food Choice Program
@DFC_Program · X

RT @IFPRI: Check out the @ST4Nutrition video below, which is based on a new @NatureFoodJnl paper w/ contributions from @IFPRI's Derek Heade…

Jul 19, 2021 · 1 share · 2,321 followers View post →
IFPRI
@IFPRI · X

Check out the @ST4Nutrition video below, which is based on a new @NatureFoodJnl paper w/ contributions from @IFPRI's Derek Headey, Marie Ruel, David Laborde, & many others. Learn more about the worrying findings on #COVID19 & #undernutrition here: https://t.co/NVT69Gd5DS https://t.co/HXNw8lyxia

Jul 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 142,309 followers View post →
Claire Atherton
@claire_atherto · X

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Jul 19, 2021 · 10 shares · 50 followers View post →
Kerri Wazny
@kerriwazny · X

RT @MercyLungaho: #MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

Jul 19, 2021 · 5 shares · 160 followers View post →
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#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

RT @MercyLungaho: #MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

Jul 19, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,190 followers View post →
Catrin
@CatrinKissick · X

RT @MercyLungaho: #MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

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Dr. Beth Penrose
@bethpenrose · X

RT @MercyLungaho: #MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

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Saskia Osendarp
@OsendpNutrition · X

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Dr. Mercy Lung'aho
@MercyLungaho · X

#MondayInspiration | Let all stakeholders stand together to access and mitigate the impact of #Covid19 on nutrition.

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@bgiddu · X

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Jul 7, 2021 · 1 share · 3,659 followers View post →
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@shwetaPHN · X

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@RAJALAKSHMINA10 · X

RT @FundNutrition: “#Covid19 has exacerbated inequities both within and between countries. I believe that the advocacy that @ST4Nutrition i…

Jun 24, 2021 · 4 shares · 26 followers View post →
Shweta Khandelwal
@shwetaPHN · X

RT @ST4Nutrition: In case you missed out, watch the replay of #COVID-19 Recovery: Why investments in nutrition cannot wait

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Kerri Wazny
@kerriwazny · X

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@SiBishop · X

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#StandingTogetherforNutrition
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Jun 21, 2021 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 4,846 followers View post →
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@data_dent · X

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Jun 16, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,582 followers View post →
Saskia Osendarp
@OsendpNutrition · X

RT @ST4Nutrition: In case you missed out, watch the replay of #COVID-19 Recovery: Why investments in nutrition cannot wait

Jun 15, 2021 · 4 shares · 5,408 followers View post →
#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

In case you missed out, watch the replay of #COVID-19 Recovery: Why investments in nutrition cannot wait

Jun 15, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 1,190 followers View post →
Shweta Khandelwal
@shwetaPHN · X

RT @ST4Nutrition: Investments in #nutrition can break the cycle. #InvestInNutrition #FoodSystem4Health #malnutrition

Jun 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,107 followers View post →
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Jun 8, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,665 followers View post →
#StandingTogetherforNutrition
@ST4Nutrition · X

Investments in #nutrition can break the cycle. #InvestInNutrition #FoodSystem4Health #malnutrition

Jun 8, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,190 followers View post →