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Study Finds Rise in Children's Anxiety-Related Doctor Visits
A study of nearly two million children found that doctor visits for anxiety increased more than 250 percent over ten years. The research examined medical records spanning a decade.
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A study of nearly two million children found that doctor visits for anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over ten years. The research examined medical records to measure changes in anxiety-related visits. The increase was reported across the full period analyzed.
The study tracked visits for anxiety among children.
Researchers compiled data from a large sample of medical records. The findings were based on records covering a ten-year span. No additional details on specific age groups or regions were provided in the report.
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