Table 3.
ALC Patients Differentiated by Age (Younger and Older)
| Two Years Combined (2006-07 and 2007-08) | Older (Age 65+) | Younger (<65) | All ALC Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | 10,909 (85.3%) | 1,887 (14.7%) | 12,796 (100%) |
| Predominant Gender (%) | Female (60.8%) | Male (53.2%) | Female (59.8%) |
| Mean Age (years) | 82.7 | 46.9 | 77.4 |
| Mean Diagnoses (number) | 10.5 | 9.5 | 10.3 |
| Most Common Diagnosis (%) | Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health System (21.5%) | Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health System (29.3%) | Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health System (22.6%) |
| Second Most Common Diagnosis (%) | Mental or Behavioural Disorder (12.7%) | Injury, Poisoning, and Other Consequences of External Causes (13.9%) | Mental or Behavioural Disorder (12.8%) |
| Third Most Common Diagnosis (%) | Circulatory Disorders (12.5%) | Mental or Behavioural Disorder (13.6%) | Circulatory Disorders (12.0%) |
| Fourth Most Common Diagnosis (%) | Injury, Poisoning, and Other Consequences of External Causes (9.2%) | Circulatory Disorders (9.2%) | Injury, Poisoning, and Other Consequences of External Causes (10.1%) |
| Mean Procedures Done | .7 | 1.9 | 0.91 |
| Had Special Care Unit Care | 4.4% | 17.2% | 6.3% |
| Mean ALC Days | 27.5 | 43.7 | 29.9 |
| Mean Total Hospital Days | 65.9 | 108.8 | 72.2 |