Table 2.
Physical health characteristics by age groups (N = 6,195)
| Variables | All Children | By Groups | P value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 1 year n = 319 |
1 to 5 years n = 2,135 |
6 to 14 years n = 2,202 |
15 to 20 years n = 1,539 |
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| Complex Chronic Condition | 66.6% | 84.0% | 65.4% | 62.4% | 70.5% | <.001 |
| Neurologic/neuromuscular | 29.8% | 49.8% | 33.2% | 26.1% | 26.3% | <.001 |
| Cardiovascular | 31.1% | 54.2% | 34.9% | 25.2% | 29.4% | <.001 |
| Respiratory | 23.3% | 26.7% | 23.0% | 23.0% | 23.5% | .517 |
| Gastrointestinal | 26.4% | 35.1% | 29.1% | 23.0% | 26.3% | <.001 |
| Metabolic | 16.4% | 18.8% | 16.0% | 13.6% | 20.5% | <.001 |
| Congenital/Genetic | 17.8% | 38.9% | 19.1% | 14.9% | 15.9% | <.001 |
| Cancer | 13.9% | NA | 11.0% | 14.7% | 18.3% | <.001 |
| Multiple Complex Chronic Conditions | 46.7% | 59.9% | 49.2% | 45.4% | 42.2% | <.001 |
| Technology Dependence | 40.4% | 48.0% | 43.1% | 41.6% | 33.1% | <.001 |
Notes: NA = not able to report