Table 2.
Breakdown of length of stay according to age groups
| Age group (years) | No. (n = 159)a | Length of hospital stay (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± s.d. | Median (range) | ||
| Total | 115 | 14.6 ± 8.1 | 13.0 (3–64) |
| Below 30 | 16 | 13.6 ± 5.6 | 13.5 (6–22) |
| 30–39 | 27 | 11.8 ± 4.7 | 13.0 (3–25) |
| 40–49 | 23 | 13.0 ± 4.4 | 14.0 (5–20) |
| 50–59 | 24 | 15.7 ± 6.4 | 14.5 (6–31) |
| 60–69 | 18 | 18.7 ± 15.2 | 13.0 (6–64) |
| 70 and above | 7 | 17.7 ± 9.4 | 15.0 (9–38) |
s.d., standard deviation.
a
Excluded two cases that were still admitted and three death cases. Missing values: 44 cases (27.7%).