Hospital Admissions for Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents in Spain: A Population-Based Study.

Objective: Limited evidence exists regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the onset and trajectory of eating disorders (EDs) among young in Spain. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and recent trends in hospital admissions for EDs within the pediatric population.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on hospital admissions for EDs among patients aged 10-19 years between 2016 and 2022.