Figure 2. Age of U.S. Population and Patients in Hospitals

Age of U.S. Population and of Hospital Stays: 1. 0 to 17 years of age, 18 percent of hospital stays and 26 percent of U.S. population; 2. 18 to 44 years of age, 27 percent of hospital stays and 41 percent of U.S. population; 3. 45 to 64 years of age, 19 percent of hospital stays and 21 percent of U.S. population; 4. Over 65 years of age, 36 percent of hospital stays and 13 percent of U.S. population.

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