Table 2.
Details for low-acuity (CTAS IV and V) ED visits for the Q1 (least deprived) and Q5 (most deprived) populations
| ACUITY | Q1 | Q5 | RELATIVE NO. OF Q5 VISITS TO Q1 VISITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTAS IV | 1.90 | ||
| • No. of ED visits | 277 169 | 527 813 | |
| • ED visits, % | 5.2 | 9.9 | |
| • No. of ED visits per 1000 population | 21 | 41 | |
| • ED visits by female patients, % | 48.6 | 52.2 | |
| CTAS V | 3.18 | ||
| • No. of ED visits | 40 797 | 129 901 | |
| • ED visits, % | 0.8 | 2.4 | |
| • No. of ED visits per 1000 population | 3 | 10 | |
| • ED visits by female patients, % | 47.6 | 50.5 |
CTAS—Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale, ED—emergency department, Q1—quintile 1, Q5—quintile 5.