Original Research
In this original research article, the authors aimed to characterize the frequency, cost, and hospital reported outcomes of cachexia and debility in children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions (CCCs).
Original Research
Cachexia is a condition characterized as a loss in body mass or metabolic dysfunction and it is associated with several prevalent chronic health conditions including many cancers, COPD, HIV, and kidney disease. Currently there is little research into cachexia and the objective of this article is to characterize cachexia patients, their healthcare utilisation, and associated hospitalization costs.