The aim is to evaluate hospital discharge patterns for eating disorders among adolescents and young adults before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cross-sectional study design
Comparison of hospitalization rates before and after COVID-19
Focus on adolescents and young adults
Increased hospital discharges for eating disorders after COVID-19
Notable demographic changes in affected youths
Patterns indicate heightened mental health crises in the population
Abstract
This cross-sectional study compares patterns of hospital discharges from eating disorder–related admissions among youths before vs after onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.