Improving reach and access to health promotion and preventive services for vulnerable children and adolescents: experiences from five European countries
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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
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33 p.
In Europe, a significant number of children are exposed to social or economic vulnerabilities, with data indicating that one in four children under the age of 18 are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This vulnerability was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a disproportionate likelihood of these children facing unmet medical needs compared to their wealthier counterparts. These disparities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds underscore the need for targeted interventions for groups such as migrants, refugees, orphans, and those from disadvantaged or disrupted family environments, aiming to ensure equitable access to health and social care services.
In Europe, a significant number of children are exposed to social or economic vulnerabilities, with data indicating that one in four children under the age of 18 are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This vulnerability was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a disproportionate likelihood of these children facing unmet medical needs compared to their wealthier counterparts. These disparities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds underscore the need for targeted interventions for groups such as migrants, refugees, orphans, and those from disadvantaged or disrupted family environments, aiming to ensure equitable access to health and social care services.