Background
obesity, anxiety, rheumatic disease, depression, diabetes
OBESITY, RHEUMATIC DISEASE, DIABETES
In Germany, around 10% of children and adolescents are affected by a chronic physical health condition, such as obesity, diabetes, or rheumatic disease [Also in times without a pandemic, children and youth with CCs as well as their parents are at increased risk of developing mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and impaired health-related quality of life [With respect to regular medical care, which is essential for children and adolescents with CCs, there were major changes. During the lockdown, in most medical institutions across the country, routine consultations took place alternatively by telephone or video contact. Socially and educationally disadvantaged populations might face more problems using telehealth services [