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. 2012 Jul 5;7(7):e40086. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040086

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Engrav et al.

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Panel A – The number of standard (Type 1) admissions was stable over the several decades. (1974 was a partial year) Panel B – The incidence rate of standard admissions declined from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s and has been stable since then. (1974 was a partial year) Panel C – The majority (72–98%) of the short-stay admissions originated in the eight WA State counties surrounding Seattle with a slight decline over time. Panel D – There was a decline in short-stay admissions (Type 2) to other WA State hospitals and an increase to Harborview.