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Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa presentations to an Australian tertiary paediatric hospital.

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Abstract
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to increased concerns about adolescent mental health. This study aimed to determine the effect of the pandemic on adolescent eating disorders (EDs) by measuring changes in the number and severity of presentations to an Australian paediatric ED service that utilises a standardised approach to triage and assessment.

Year of Publication
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2022
Journal
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Journal of paediatrics and child health
Volume
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58
Issue
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3
Number of Pages
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491-496
ISSN Number
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1034-4810
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15755
DOI
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10.1111/jpc.15755
Short Title
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J Paediatr Child Health
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