Table 2

Demographics of housed and homeless ED attenders

HousedHomelessP value
ED attendances (% of total attendances)44 208 (93.7%)2966 (6.3%)<0.5
Individuals30 865909<0.5
Woman14 969 (48.5%)196 (21.6%)<0.5
ED attendances per capita of catchment population (95% CI)0.16/person/annum3.0/person/annum
Individuals with ≥4 presentations per year592 (90.7%)57 (9.3%)<0.5
Individuals with ≥12 presentations per year48 (59%)34 (41%)<0.5
  • ED, emergency department.