Disparities in Pediatric Admissions for Growth Faltering

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Katherine Salada · University of Michigan

Jiří Ehrmann · University of Michigan

Harlan McCaffery · University of Michigan

Cheyney Dobson · University of Michigan

Bethany Freeland · Women's Hospital

Niko Kaciroti · University of Michigan

Susan J. Woolford ·

Abstract

This study identified differences in consultations based on race and socioeconomic status for children admitted with GF, related to Black patients admitted at lower WFAZ and thereby with more severe GF. Further study is needed to understand and address factors contributing to this difference to better elucidate disparities in care.

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Published in: Hospital Pediatrics

Volume 16, Issue 4, pp. 347-356

DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008753

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