Record #:

1914

Author(s):

Nelson, M.D., Jr.

Abstract:

Persons 65 and older comprise 12% of North Carolina's population, yet they account for 27% of inpatient hospital discharges, 38% of hospital bed days and 40% of hospital charges. Nelson examines this age group's inpatient hospital usage.

Source:

CHES Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 78, Dec 1993, p1-24, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Aged--Health and hygiene; Aged--Hospital care