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Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the child-health desk.
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A Global Burden of Disease Study estimates that measles cases among children under 5 rose to 15.6 million worldwide in 2023, with 118,000 deaths. The rebound followed years of falling disease burden and coincided with a slight decline in first-dose vaccine coverage.
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An analysis of Bangladesh’s 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey found blood lead at or above 3.5 µg/dL in 17.7% of tested pregnant women, with levels concentrated in greater Dhaka. The medRxiv preprint also found an association between maternal and young-child lead levels.
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A preprint analysing Bangladesh’s 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey estimates that 38.5% of children aged 12–59 months had elevated blood lead. Prevalence was higher in wealthier and urban households, though it remained substantial in the poorest group.
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A BMJ opinion article compares programmes that connect families facing financial hardship with support services through healthcare. Its authors argue that referrals can help families access existing benefits and reduce financial stress, but cannot make up for inadequate income.