The impact of COVID-19 on adolescents with eating disorders: a cohort study.

Wendy SpettigueNicole ObeidMadison ErbachStephen FederNatalie FinnerMegan E HarrisonLeanna IsserlinAmy RobinsonMark L Norris

Published in: Journal of eating disorders (2021)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth assessed for an ED presented with high rates of medical instability and need for hospitalization. Caring for these youth may be more challenging during the pandemic, when access to services may be limited. Further research is required to better understand the impact of the pandemic on the clinical course and outcomes of EDs in adolescents.

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