Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2021

Journal

Global Health: Science and Practice

Volume

9

Issue

3

First Page

433

Last Page

443

URL with Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-21-00172

Abstract

Key Messages

  • Evidence suggests the demographic age structure of sub-Saharan Africa is the leading factor of the low morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 compared to other regions of the world.

  • Widespread social mitigation strategies, such as lockdowns, have resulted in severe economic and societal consequences in terms of food security, adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence, and disruptions in treating other diseases.

  • It is imperative to weigh the risks and benefits of social mitigation strategies for future waves.

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