Table 1.

Sex and age distribution among patients admitted to surgery wards in 3 Palestinian hospitals (n = 502).

		Frequency	Percent
Sex	Male	270	53.8%
	Female	232	46.2%
Age (years)	20-39	156	31.1%
	40-59	199	39.6%
	60-79	116	23.1%
	≥80	31	6.2%