December 5, 2025

Leave no child behind: urban living's reverse effects on child health in South Africa and India

Puntos clave

Child mortality remains high in South Africa and India, with significant stunting observed in children under five.
In 2015 and 2017, one-third of children in India and one in five in South Africa were stunted.
Observational analysis across two developing countries highlights worsening health despite increased social spending.
Responses during the COVID-19 pandemic involved exacerbated inequalities impacting child health outcomes.

Resumen

In India and South Africa 'both developing countries with heightened poverty and inequality' child mortality and poor health remain unacceptably high. One-third (34.7%) of children under five in India, and one in five children in South Africa were stunted in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Evidence suggests that the health of children in South Africa has deteriorated over time, despite an increase in social spending, with inequalities further widening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/694023c82d562116f28fcbb5 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/30800723

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