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Table 1 Demographic characteristics

From: Physiological-social score (PMEWS) vs. CURB-65 to triage pandemic influenza: a comparative validation study using community-acquired pneumonia as a proxy

Decision to admit analysis (n = 242)

Age ≥ 65

127 (52.5%)

Socially isolated

75 (31.0%)

Relevant comorbidities

102 (42.1%)

Performance status ≥ 3

82 (33.9%)

Level II/III care and mortality analysis (n = 186)

Age ≥ 65

131 (70.4%)

Relevant comorbidities

60 (32.3%)

Performance status ≥ 3

93 (50%)