Citation

Santo L, Peters Z, DeFrances C. MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. 2020; 69(48): 1838.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, (in public domain), Publisher U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

DOI

10.15585/mmwr.mm6948a13

PMID

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Abstract

During 2016-2018, there were 43.9 emergency department visits per 1,000 persons per year with a diagnosis of a mental health disorder. Rates were lowest among children and adolescents aged <18 years (12.8) and highest for adults aged 18-44 years (64.9). Rates declined with age for adults aged 18-44 to ≥65 years (32.2). Overall and for each age group, there were no statistically significant differences by sex.

Source: National Center for Health Statistics. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2016-2018. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd/ahcd_questionnaires.htm.

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