Research Reveals Negative Impacts of Masking on Children: A Critical Review

Research Reveals Negative Impacts of Masking on Children: A Critical Review

Research Verifies Negative Impacts of Masks on Children

A study co-authored by Tracy Beth Høeg has revealed the negative effects of wearing masks on children. Despite the widespread belief in the efficacy of masks in reducing the transmission of respiratory viruses, the study asserts that there is a lack of substantial evidence to support this claim. This belief has been propagated by prominent figures such as Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx, as well as organizations like the CDC.

Masking and Its Detrimental Effects on Children

The study argues that the policy of enforcing mask-wearing, particularly among children, is unjustifiable. It highlights that not only is this practice ineffective in reducing virus transmission, but it also has harmful effects on children. The study investigates the side effects of masking, a topic that has been largely overlooked by experts and politicians. The researchers state, "There is a lack of robust evidence of benefit from masking children to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 or other respiratory viruses." Despite mechanistic studies suggesting reduced viral transmission from using face masks, the real-world effectiveness of this practice has not been proven.

Identified Harms of Masking

The study identifies numerous negative impacts of masking on children. These include adverse effects on communication and speech and language components, learning and comprehension abilities, emotional and trust development, physical comfort, and the intensity and duration of exercise. The researchers argue that these are essential components of human development that children need to grow into well-adjusted, physically and mentally healthy teenagers and adults. They assert that the policy of forcing children to wear masks fails any objective standard of harms and benefits.

Discrepancies in Masking Guidelines

The study also criticizes the CDC and the US public health bureaucracy for their handling of Covid and the precedent it sets for future pandemics. It points out the stark contrast between North American and European guidelines for child masking. In many North American locations, children as young as two years old were required to wear face masks for several hours a day, both indoors and outdoors. In contrast, European countries never recommended masking for children under the age of six, and in many countries, not under age twelve.

Masking and Child Development

The researchers highlight that humans rely on visual information provided by a speaker's face to decode speech. Seeing mouth movements and facial gestures enhances word recognition and speech comprehension. Masks prevent children from learning these crucial elements of speech and language development.

Public Health Authorities and Masking Policies

The study questions why public health authorities ignored the known harms of masking on children in favor of promoting evidence-free policies and mandates. It suggests that panic, fear, or incompetence, or a combination of these, could be the reasons behind this.

Bottom Line

This study raises important questions about the efficacy of mask-wearing and its impact on children. It challenges the widespread belief in the effectiveness of masks in reducing virus transmission and highlights the potential harm that masking can cause to children's development. What are your thoughts on this issue? Share this article with your friends and let's start a conversation. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.

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