September 3, 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1002/pan.70302

Impact of Socioeconomic Deprivation on children's Need for Anesthesia: A Retrospective Analysis of Electronic Health Records From a Tertiary Referral children's Hospital

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The authors aimed to investigate the relationship between socioeconomic deprivation and the likelihood of children requiring anesthesia for medical procedures at a specialist children's hospital in Northwest England and Wales. Their analysis of electronic health records revealed that children from deprived areas had significantly higher odds of undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia, particularly for dental treatments. The study highlights the need for further research and preventive measures to address health inequalities linked to socioeconomic factors.

Bryan Atandi, Philip Arnold

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