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TL;DR
This narrative review examines how COVID-19 school closures in the UK disrupted education and exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities, with downstream negative impacts on children's physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.
BMJ Paediatrics Open · 1 author, 1 centre
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This narrative review examines how COVID-19 school closures in the UK disrupted education and exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities, with downstream negative impacts on children's physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.
This narrative review synthesizes public health data and epidemiological studies to discuss the impact of COVID-19 school closures in the UK. The process of schooling is also highlighted as crucial for physical activity, nutrition via free school meals, and mental well-being, all of which were disrupted. The implications are that educational inequality is a major public health concern post-pandemic, requiring advocacy and research from healthcare professionals.