| Text box 1. Contributions to the literature |
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| • Little is known about how the prevalence of children and young adults with life-limiting conditions changes over time and varies according to diagnosis and age in Taiwan. |
| • The prevalence of children and young adults with a life-limiting condition in Taiwan has increased markedly between 2008 and 2017. |
| • The utilization of each specialized palliative care service covered by the national health insurance was less than 6 per 1,000 individuals. |
| • Public health policies expanding specialized palliative care services, particularly family consultation and shared care, for those with congenital anomalies, are urgently needed. |
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