The Decline in Hospital Days Per 10,000 Population Between 1980

question 15

Multiple Choice

The decline in hospital days per 10,000 population between 1980 and 2007 reflects:

• A) An increase in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.
• B) A decrease in the average length of time they stayed in the hospital once admitted.
• C) A decrease in number of times individuals were admitted/discharged from the hospital.
• D) A and B.
• E) B and C.

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