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How the Coronavirus Lockdown Impacts the Impoverished in India
Govindasamy Agoramoorthy1, Minna J Hsu2
1College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Yanpu, Pingtung, 907, Taiwan. agoram@tajen.edu.tw.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|October 26, 2020
Summary
India's abrupt COVID-19 lockdown caused immense hardship and suffering for impoverished migrant workers. The extended restrictions disproportionately affected lower social classes, leading to distress and death.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Economics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic prompted global public health measures, including lockdowns.
- India implemented a nationwide lockdown from March to May 2020, with extensions in certain areas.
- The abrupt nature of the lockdown faced criticism for its impact on vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the sufferings of impoverished migrant workers during India's prolonged COVID-19 lockdown.
- To highlight the socioeconomic and health consequences faced by marginalized communities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the lockdown's impact on migrant workers.
- Review of socioeconomic factors affecting vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
Main Results:
- Millions of impoverished migrant workers were stranded, unable to return to their rural homes.
- These workers endured significant hardship, discrimination, and distress, including physical and mental suffering.
- The lockdown's adverse effects were most pronounced among the economically disadvantaged lower social classes.
Conclusions:
- India's COVID-19 lockdown exacerbated the plight of impoverished migrant workers.
- The extended restrictions led to severe socioeconomic and health crises for marginalized communities.
- Urgent policy considerations are needed to protect vulnerable populations during public health emergencies.
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