Table 1.
Key characteristics of sample of removed patients (n=28) and population of removed patients aged over 16 in Leicestershire (n=575) for period 1 February 1999 to 29 February 2000
| Characteristic | No (%) patients | No (%) population |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: | ||
| Male | 13 (46) | 290 (50) |
| Female | 15 (54) | 285 (50) |
| Age (years): | ||
| 16-24 | 3 (11) | 121 (21) |
| 25-39 | 11 (39) | 215 (37) |
| 40-64 | 9 (32) | 175 (31) |
| ≥65 | 5 (18) | 64 (11) |
| Location: | ||
| City of Leicester | 18 (64) | 450 (78) |
| County (Leicestershire) | 10 (36) | 125 (22) |
| Ethnicity: | ||
| South Asian | 10 (36) | 185 (32) |
| Other | 18 (64) | 390 (68) |
| Employment status: | ||
| Employed | 3 (11) | Unknown |
| Unemployed | 17 (61) | Unknown |
| Student | 1 (4) | Unknown |
| Retired | 5 (17) | Unknown |
| Not known | 2 (7) | Unknown |
17 removals were of individual patients; eight were removals of households.