Demographic characteristics of 3985 patients admitted to four hospitals in Riyadh
| Characteristic | Frequency (%) | Mean±SD |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 2102 (52.7) | – |
| Female | 1883 (47.3) | – |
| Hospital type | ||
| Hospital 1 (teaching hospital) | 977 (24.5) | – |
| Hospital 2 (private hospital) | 2033 (51.1) | – |
| Hospital 3 (large government hospital) | 683 (17.1) | – |
| Hospital 4 (small government hospital) | 292 (7.3) | – |
| Service | ||
| Medicine | 1352 (33.9) | – |
| Surgery | 1771 (44.5) | – |
| Intensive care unit | 862 (21.6) | – |
| Age, years | – | 43.4±19.0 |
| Length of hospital stay, days | – | 8.1±10.2 |
| Comorbidities (Charlson's Index weight) | – | 1.1±1.4 |
| Number of medications | – | 2.5±2.9 |