Table 2.
Summary of Demographics and Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients Pre-Pandemic (April–June 2019) and During the Pandemic (April–June 2020)a
| Demographics and characteristics | Pre-pandemic (n=703,357) | Pandemic (n=585,352) | P∗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 339,347 (48.2) | 295,228 (50.4) | <.001 |
| Female | 363,982 (51.7) | 290,087 (49.6) | <.001 |
| Age group, years | |||
| ≤65 | 392,648 (55.8) | 329,440 (56.3) | <.001 |
| >65 | 310,709 (44.2) | 255,912 (43.7) | <.001 |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| Caucasian | 470,187 (66.8) | 366,195 (62.6) | <.001 |
| African American | 141,927 (20.2) | 129,667 (22.2) | <.001 |
| Asian | 16,924 (2.4) | 14,618 (2.5) | <.001 |
| Other | 74,319 (10.6) | 74,872 (12.8) | <.001 |
a
Values shown are n (%).