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MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Quick Stats
QuickStats: Percentage* of Children and Adolescents Aged ≤17 Years Who Used Telemedicine During the Past 12 Months,† by Age Group and Year — United States, 2021–2023
Reported by: Jacqueline W. Lucas, MPH, jbw4@cdc.gov; Xun Wang, MS.
05 9 2024
05 9 2024
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pmcThe percentage of children and adolescents aged 0–17 years using telemedicine during the past 12 months declined from 18.3% in 2021 to 14.2% in 2023. Telemedicine use declined across all three age groups during this period. In both 2022 and 2023, telemedicine use increased with age.

Supplementary Table: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/159160
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2021, 2022, and 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis.htm

* With 95% CIs indicated by error bars. Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population.

† Based on a “yes” response to the question, “During the past 12 months, have you had an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or by phone?”
