Average predicted probability (%) of hospitalisation within 28 days of community-acquired pneumonia diagnosis, by year
| Average predicted probability of hospitalisation (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | No adjustment | Adjusted for age, sex and comorbidities* | Full model† |
| 1998–2000 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| 2001–2003 | 70 | 67 | 68 |
| 2004–2006 | 80 | 76 | 78 |
| 2007–2008 | 84 | 80 | 81 |
| 2009–2010 | 89 | 85 | 86 |
*Comorbidities: ischaemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, dementia, chronic lung disease, connective tissue disease, peptic ulcer, liver disease, diabetes, cancer, leukaemia/lymphoma, severe renal disease, cerebrovascular disease, neurological disease, disorders of the immune mechanism, terminal illness.
†As for comorbidities, with addition of: recent carer, place of residence, vision problems, bed ulcer, underweight/nutritional replacement, incontinence/catheter, immunosuppressants (other than steroids), steroids, inhaled steroids, statins, antibiotics in previous 28 days, influenza vaccine.