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IRRs for Hospitalizations as a Function of Age at Study Entry, Dementia Status, and Medical Burden
| IRR | Z | P > (Z) | 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia status | 1.37 | 1.92 | .055 | 0.99 | 1.89 |
| Medical burden | 1.13 | 6.34 | .000 | 1.09 | 1.17 |
| Age | 1.01 | 0.81 | .420 | 0.99 | 1.03 |
Abbreviation: ED, emergency department; IRRs, incidence rate ratios.
