Characteristics of concussion patients compared to non-concussion patients recorded in the Pediatric Health Information System
| Concussion patients (n=20 806) | Non-concussion patients (n=3 915 785) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%)* | 13 680 (65.8%) | 2 103 811 (53.4%) |
| Age category, n (%)* | ||
| <1 year | 580 (2.8%) | 692 217 (17.7%) |
| 1–5 year | 4919 (23.6%) | 1 627 546 (41.6%) |
| 6–11 year | 6093 (29.3%) | 887 175 (22.7%) |
| 12–18 year | 9214 (44.3%) | 708 847 (18.1%) |
| Insurance category, n (%)* | ||
| Private | 10 323 (49.6%) | 1 091 965 (27.9%) |
| Government | 6354 (30.5%) | 2 130 772 (54.4%) |
| Other | 4129 (19.8%) | 693 048 (17.7%) |
*p<0.001.