Australian health expenditure—demographics and diseases: hospital admitted patient expenditure 2004–05 to 2012–13
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In 2012–13, hospital admitted patient expenditure was estimated at $45.0 billion, and accounted for almost one third (31%) of total health expenditure. Expenditure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was estimated at $2.1 billion. Expenditure was highest in older age groups, but grew for all age groups from 2004–05 to 2012–13 (45.5%). Cardiovascular diseases were the largest disease contributor at $5.0 billion (11.1%), followed by injuries at $4.1 billion (9.0%).
- ISSN: 2205-6610 (PDF) 1323-5850 (Print)
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-218-4
- Cat. no: HWE 69
- Pages: 70
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Hospital admitted patient expenditure in 2012–13 was $45.0 billion, almost one third (31%) of total health expenditure
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$23.2 billion was spent on females hospital admitted patient expenditure and $21.8 billion was spent on males in 2012–13
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Expenditure grew 45.5% for all age groups from 2004–05 to 2012–13, with the highest growth in the older age groups
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Cardiovascular diseases were the largest disease contributor at $5.0 billion (11.1% of total spending)