Table 3.
Annual Healthcare Utilization among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Enrolled for at Least 2 Consecutive Years from 2005–2010 (n = 2,338 children)*
| Mean Count of Visits (Standard Deviation) | |
|---|---|
| SCD-related Inpatient | 2.1 (2.2) |
| SCD-related Outpatient | 20.0 (16.6) |
| Emergency Department | 3.7 (3.6) |
| Well Child | 0.7 (0.9) |
Healthcare Measured in 1st year of Enrollment; Children eligible to contribute multiple 2-year intervals