Table 2.
Age/sex-standardised call rate (per 1000 patients/year) by distance quintile.
| Distance quintile | Number of calls | Patient populationa | Age/sex-standardised rate (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (nearest) | 6707 | 203 637 | 172 (170 to 175) |
| 2 | 5693 | 185 992 | 162 (159 to 165) |
| 3 | 4956 | 171 202 | 159 (156 to 162) |
| 4 | 4660 | 161 290 | 152 (149 to 156) |
| 5 (furthest) | 3895 | 133 640 | 155 (152 to 158) |
| Total | 25 911 | 855 761 | |
a
Patient population based on 2001 Office for National Statistics Census estimates. The patient population excludes populations covered by message handling services.