Continuity of health anxiety from childhood to adolescence and associated healthcare costs: a prospective population-based cohort study.

Martin Køster RimvallPia JeppesenAnne Mette SkovgaardFrank VerhulstElse Marie OlsenCharlotte Ulrikka Rask

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)

A small subgroup of children had persistent high levels of HA from late childhood to adolescence and displayed increased healthcare costs. Female sex and chronic somatic disorders at age 11 were independent risk factors of HA at age 16. These findings provide potential means of early identification and of therapeutic levers. Further intervention development and evaluation are needed.

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