COVID-19 related reduction in pediatric emergency healthcare utilization – a concerning trend
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems worldwide. In addition to the direct impact of the virus on patient morbidity and mortality, the effect of lockdown strategies on health and healthcare utilization have become apparent. Little is known on the effect of the pa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02303-6 |