Other threats include preventable injuries and illnesses, bullying, racism and discrimination, poor mental health, limited physical activity and effects of climate change.

A pair of newly released reports collectively argue Canada was failing to provide healthy, safe childhoods prior to the coronavirus pandemic, setting kids up to be hit particularly hard by the global outbreak.

Children with insecurities about access to food show signs of low self-esteem and are less likely to make healthy choices for themselves, according to new Canadian research.