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Pediatric Patients Hospitalized With Eating Disorders in Ontario, Canada, Over Time
Sarah Smith1,2,3, Alice Charach1,3,4,5, Teresa To1,2,5
1Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
JAMA Network Open
|December 4, 2023
Summary
Pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations more than doubled from 2002 to 2019, with significant increases among males and younger adolescents. Healthcare services must adapt to evolving patient demographics and rising admission rates.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Understanding trends in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations is crucial for effective service delivery.
- Evolving patient characteristics necessitate updated treatment and care strategies.
- Ontario, Canada, provides a valuable setting for studying these temporal trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze temporal trends in pediatric eating disorder hospitalization rates.
- To examine changes by clinical and demographic factors over a 17-year period.
- To inform service adaptation for current patient needs.
Main Methods:
- Population-based, repeated cross-sectional study design.
- Utilized linked health administrative and demographic databases in Ontario.
- Analyzed hospitalizations for individuals aged 5–17 years from 2002 to 2020.
Main Results:
- Total pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations increased by 139% between 2002 and 2019.
- Significant increases observed in males (416%), younger adolescents (196%), and those with other eating disorders (255%).
- By 2019, males, younger adolescents, and individuals with other eating disorders constituted larger proportions of hospitalizations.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations have significantly increased over time.
- There is a notable rise in hospitalizations among traditionally underrepresented groups.
- Eating disorder programs require adaptation to manage changing patient profiles and increased demand.
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