AI Article Synopsis
- Hospitalization rates for bronchiolitis among Canadian children increased from 1980 to 2000, particularly in those under 6 months old.
- The average length of hospital stay for these patients decreased significantly, from 5.4 days to 3.1 days.
- The rising hospitalization trends suggest a potential change in the prevalence or severity of bronchiolitis rather than differences in medical practice.
Article Abstract
We evaluated temporal trends in hospitalization for bronchiolitis found among Canadian children for 1980-2000. The rate of hospital admission increased in all provinces over the 2 decades for all age groups but was highest in those aged <6 months. The mean length of stay decreased from 5.4 to 3.1 days (mean rate of decrease, 0.13 days/year; P<.0001). Because a concurrent increase in other respiratory diagnostic codes was not seen, it is unlikely that physician practice variation could explain this consistent trend over almost 2 decades, which may indicate a change in disease prevalence or severity.
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