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Old 04-22-2015, 06:43 AM   #186
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Originally Posted by ladyjane View Post
OK....Gemy said it was 15 - 20% ... this says 5 - 10%. Big difference. I was just wondering where she got her figures.

I just scanned this and will try to concentrate on it later on today. It is an interesting topic.

Thanks, Phil!
The paper gives a range of values from 1% to 20%, depending on the study and the hospital. The problem is worse among the elderly. The 5 to 10% is the average for all admissions at all hospitals.
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