Socioeconomic disparities in in-hospital mortality and 30-day hospital readmission rates among people with eating disorders: a retrospective cohort study

People with eating disorders from higher SES backgrounds had higher readmission rates but lower in-hospital mortality, potentially indicating that these people may be receiving a more intensive level of outpatient care. Higher readmission rates may paradoxically indicate continued engagement in follow-up care. However, this interpretation remains speculative and further research is needed to explore the mechanisms behind these disparities, particularly focusing on access to care for people with eating disorders from lower-income backgrounds.