Table 1. Characteristics of Patients With No Chronic Conditions, 1 Chronic Condition, and Multiple Chronic Conditions (Unweighted N = 1,508,413), National Inpatient Sample, 2013–2014a .
| Characteristic | No Chronic Conditions (n = 1,368,496) | 1 Chronic Condition (n = 127,350) | Multiple (≥2) Chronic Conditions (n = 12,567) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ageb, y | 28.2 (28.1–28.3) | 28.5 (28.5–28.6) | 30.2 (30.0–30.3) |
| Payer | |||
| Medicaid | 42.9 (42.1–43.7) | 53.2 (52.3–54.1) | 63.8 (62.5–65.1) |
| Private | 51.3 (50.5–52.2) | 42.4 (41.4–43.3) | 32.2 (30.9–33.5) |
| Uninsured | 5.8 (5.5–6.0) | 4.4 (4.2–4.7) | 4.0 (3.6–4.4) |
| Bottom income quartilec | 27.1 (26.3–27.9) | 33.4 (32.4–34.5) | 40.4 (38.9–41.9) |
| Rural residence | 14.1 (13.6–14.5) | 14.6 (14.0–15.3) | 13.7 (12.8–14.6) |
| Hospital region | |||
| Northeast | 15.9 (15.2–16.7) | 17.6 (16.6–18.7) | 17.2 (15.7–18.8) |
| Midwest | 21.2 (20.4–22.0) | 22.1 (21.0–23.1) | 22.2 (20.7–23.9) |
| South | 38.4 (37.4–39.5) | 38.3 (37.0–39.6) | 39.9 (38.0–41.9) |
| West | 24.5 (23.6–25.4) | 22.0 (21.0–23.1) | 20.6 (19.3–22.0) |
a
All data presented as weighted percentage (95% confidence interval) unless otherwise noted.
b
Weighted mean (95% confidence interval).
c
Patients living in a zip code with a median household income in the bottom national income quartile.