Comparing health outcomes of care experienced children to children not in care in Scotland 2009-2016

ConclusionsThe results from this study indicate that CEC are more likely to contact the health services, particularly for mental and sexual/reproductive health reasons, and these problems may track into adulthood. Interventions to reduce inequalities in health for CEC should focus on these areas.Key messagesCEC had higher rates of mortality, prescriptions, and hospitalisations during the study period.CEC are more likely to contact the health services for mental and sexual/reproductive health reasons.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research