Table 1.
Proportion of patients in the NBR who were older adults, by year of admission
| Year | Total Patients (n) | All Patients Age ≥55 (%) | 55–64 (%) | 65–74 (%) | 75 and Older (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2,395 | 11.2 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| 1992 | 2,767 | 13.1 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| 1993 | 3,627 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| 1994 | 4,827 | 11.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| 1995 | 5,957 | 13.1 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| 1996 | 7,691 | 12.9 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| 1997 | 9,332 | 13.7 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| 1998 | 8,884 | 13.4 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 1999 | 8,406 | 14.9 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| 2000 | 6,955 | 12.0 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 2001 | 7,558 | 12.6 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 2002 | 23,654 | 14.7 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| 2003 | 25,741 | 15.2 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| 2004 | 31,382 | 15.1 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| 2005 | 15,347 | 13.9 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 4.4 |
NBR, National Burn Repository.