Young People and COVID-19 (YAC) - Social, Economic, and Health Consequences of Infection Preventi...

Whereas adolescents and young adults are less affected by severe progressions of COVID-19, the measures to prevent and control the infection interfere disproportionally with their development. There are short-term and long-term impacts on their educational and professional careers and their psycho-social development (gaining autonomy from parents, building relationships). Non-intended negative social, economic and health consequences by the measures taken to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic are therefore particularly likely for young people. It is important to identify and understa...