Table 3

Frequency of diagnoses (ICPC-2) by contacts (N) and percentage of diagnoses based on total contacts for the period (%)

DiagnosesDiagnosis numberBeforeDuringP value for Pearson’s Χ2
Contacts (N (%))Contacts (N (%))
General, unspecified*116 760 (5.46)20 494 (5.16)<0.01
Cardiovascular system†215 636 (5.10)18 030 (4.54)<0.01
Urinary tract including infections36049 (1.97)7584 (1.91)0.41
Diabetes type 245110 (1.67)6173 (1.55)0.04
Prevention and health promotion510 611 (3.46)10 384 (2.61)<0.01
Upper/lower airways611 504 (3.75)7257 (1.83)<0.01
Musculoskeletal system716 550 (5.39)17 611 (4.43)<0.01
Laceration/wounds/cuts81228 (0.40)1707 (0.43)0.02
Skin911 571 (3.77)11 507 (2.89)<0.01
Vaccination (A98)101555 (0.51)4583 (1.15)<0.01
Others1133 113 (10.79)35 007 (8.81)<0.01
No diagnoses given12185 561 (60.47)260 047 (65.42)<0.01
  • Multiple diagnoses can be given at the same contact, resulting in total percentages exceeding 100%. Same diagnosis numbers are used in figure 2).

  • *ICPC-2 A-codes except A44 (vaccinations).

  • †Atrial fibrillation, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.