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Audio Podcast Series - Healthcare 411 - Lead Story: Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Rising
AUDIO PODCAST:  Newscast
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:00 AM
Lead Story: Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Rising

Program Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

According to the latest AHRQ data, more Americans are being hospitalized for eating disorders.

  • News and Numbers: The latest AHRQ data found that the number of men and women hospitalized for eating disorders rose 18 percent between 1999 and 2006.
  • Research News: A new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises primary care clinicians to screen their patients age 12 to 18 for clinical depression.
  • Navigating Health Care: A patient-centered medical home provides high quality and safe care, and gives patients a better health care experience. AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy explains.

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Duration: 11:40 (MM:SS)     File Size: 10.6 MB
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