Summary
This systematic literature review synthesises the multifaceted consequences of COVID-19 lockdowns across global society, with particular focus on food insecurity arising from supply disruptions and price volatility, economic depression, educational disruption, and mental health deterioration. The authors argue that comprehensive understanding of these cascading effects is essential for informing policy responses to future pandemic waves or disease outbreaks.
Regional applicability
Although global in scope, the findings are relevant to United Kingdom policy-making and pandemic preparedness. The review's insights on food security vulnerabilities, economic impacts, and mental health consequences align with documented UK lockdown effects and can inform future public health emergency planning and mitigation strategies.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of lockdown impacts on food security, global economy, education systems, mental health, wellbeing, quality of life, and environmental air pollution
Outcomes reported
The review examined far-reaching effects of global COVID-19 lockdowns across multiple domains including food security, economic impacts, education, mental health, and environmental pollution. Changes in food accessibility, price fluctuations, economic depression, and increased mental health challenges were documented.
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