How COVID-19 Is Affecting Children's Health: Exploring The Long-Term Impacts And Key Insights | Health Live

The mean IQ score for children aged between three months and three years was approximately 100. However, recent analysis of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals a significant drop, with IQ scores now averaging around 78. This decline suggests that the pandemic may have adversely affected early cognitive development. Factors contributing to this reduction may include disruptions in early childhood education, increased stress levels, and reduced social interactions due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. The data highlights the potential long-term impact of the pandemic on young children's intellectual growth and underscores the importance of targeted interventions to support cognitive development in this vulnerable age group.