Hospitalization in the United States, 2002: HCUP Fact Book No. 6

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Figure 8. Admissions Initiated Through the ED

Bar graph showing hospital admissions via ED by age group (in years): Ages 0–17: 45.2%; Ages 18–44: 35.1%; Ages 45–64: 51.6%; Ages 65-79: 53%; Ages 80+: 64.1%.

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Figure 9. Percent of Hospitalizations Beginning in the ED by Gender

Bar graph showing hospital admissions via ED by gender: All Ages: Male, 48.1%, Female, 43.8%; Aged under 65: Male, 39.6%, Female, 29.8%; Aged over 65: Male, 55.6%, Female, 58.8%.

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