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Florida

Focus on Variation Over Time: Pediatric

Rates of potentially avoidable hospitalizations vary widely from State to State. The graphs below show how Florida compares to the U.S. and other States on potentially avoidable hospitalizations for acute and chronic illnesses in the years 2000, 2004, and 2006. Select any of the graphs for the underlying data on the number of hospital admissions for Florida and the United States.

Acute conditions include admissions for gastroenteritis and urinary infections. Chronic conditions include admissions for asthma and diabetes with short-term complications. Pediatric combined includes all of the above acute and chronic conditions.

On the graphs, the rate of potentially avoidable hospitalizations are represented by red triangles for the State, blue diamonds for the U.S., and gray circles for other reporting States.

Pediatric Combined Acute and Chronic Conditions

Pediatric potentially avoidable hospitalizations for combined acute and chronic conditions: Florida is at 276 in 2000, 233 in 2004, and 211 in 2006. The U.S. is at 234 in 2000, 211 in 2004, and 206 in 2006. Other reporting States range from 98 - 351 in 2000, 88 - 351 in 2004, and 94 - 313 in 2006.

Pediatric Acute Conditions

Pediatric potentially avoidable hospitalizations for acute conditions: Florida is at 97 in 2000, 91 in 2004, and 78 in 2006. The U.S. is at 82 in 2000, 79 in 2004, and 75 in 2006. Other reporting States range from 35 - 162 in 2000, 35 - 184 in 2004, and 34 - 160 in 2006.

Pediatric Chronic Conditions

Pediatric potentially avoidable hospitalizations for chronic conditions: Florida is at 179 in 2000, 142 in 2004, and 133 in 2006. The U.S. is at 152 in 2000, 132 in 2004, and 131 in 2006. Other reporting States range from 64 - 257 in 2000, 48 - 219 in 2004, and 48 - 198 in 2006.