Incidence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder in children and adolescents across the UK and Ireland: a BPSU and CAPSS surveillance study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to estimate the incidence of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in children and adolescents (CA) presenting to secondary care in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI).

Design

This observational surveillance study used the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System. Monthly electronic reports were submitted by consultant paediatricians and child and adolescent psychiatrists from 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2022, with outcomes assessed at a 1-year follow-up.

Setting

The UK and ROI.

Participants

Clinician-reported data on children and young people aged 5-17 (inclusive) in contact with paediatric services or CA mental health services for a new diagnosis of ARFID.

Primary outcome

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Cerezo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603679 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature