Estimating the current and future prevalence of life-limiting conditions in children in England.

Lorna Katherine FraserDeborah Gibson-SmithStuart William Jarvis Paul D NormanRoger C Parslow

Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)

The prevalence of children with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition in England has risen over the last 17 years and is predicted to increase. Future data collections must include the data required to assess the complex health and social care needs of these children.

Keyphrases

healthcare
young adults
risk factors
mental health
public health
current status
electronic health record
palliative care
big data
health information
quality improvement
climate change
chronic pain
pain management