Table 2 Sample Characteristics of Pediatric Emergency Department Visits for Asthma by Two Health Systems
Astma, 1-18Â yr | Overall NÂ =Â 3241 | China NÂ =Â 2419 | Taiwan NÂ =Â 822 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD, yr | 4.7 ± 2.9 | 4.0 ± 2.3 | 6.9 ± 3.5 | <0.001 |
Gender, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | 0.053 |
 Male | 2134 (65.8%) | 1570 (64.9%) | 564 (68.6%) |  |
 Female | 1107 (34.2%) | 849 (35.1%) | 258 (31.4%) |  |
Insurance, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 |
 Yes | 1893 (58.4%) | 1071 (44.3%) | 822 (100.0%) |  |
 No | 1348 (41.6%) | 1348 (55.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |  |
Triage level, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 |
 1-3: resuscitation, emergent, urgent | 1171 (36.1%) | 448 (18.5%) | 723 (88.0%) |  |
 4-5: semiurgent, nonurgent | 2070 (63.9%) | 1971 (81.5%) | 99 (12.0%) |  |
Season, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | 0.772 |
 Spring, Summer | 1394 (43.0%) | 1044 (43.2%) | 350 (42.6%) |  |
 Fall, Winter | 1847 (57.0%) | 1375 (56.8%) | 472 (56.4%) |  |
Time of visit, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 |
 Day | 1711 (52.8%) | 1498 (61.9%) | 213 (25.9%) |  |
 Night | 1530 (47.2%) | 921 (38.1%) | 609 (74.1%) |  |
Disposition, total n (%) | Â | Â | Â | <0.001 |
 Discharged | 3101 (95.7%) | 2360 (97.6%) | 741 (90.2%) |  |
 Admitted | 140 (4.3%) | 59 (2.4%) | 81 (9.9%) |  |