The line graph illustrates data on the average length of stay (in days) for serious injuries for 18 age groups in public and private hospitals in Queensland, Australia.
Overall, the length of stay in public hospitals witnessed an upward trend between the 0-4 and 40-44 age groups. In contrast, the opposite pattern could be observed in private hospitals, which saw a decline throughout the entire period.
Firstly, public hospitals had a much higher trend among the other age groups. Public hospitals had a shorter length of stay, around 5 or 6 days, for the 0-4 age group. However, the 20-24 and 45-49 age groups both had much higher numbers, approximately 55 days of length of stay in public hospitals. Although, the 80-84 and 85+ age groups were senior citizens, they did not prefer to stay for more days, only around 20 days.
Secondly, the length of stay in private hospitals was less than in public hospitals. Private hospitals had a shorter length of stay, around 7 days, for the 15-19 age group. Moreover, 25-29 age group preferred to stay in private hospitals for almost 35 days. The senior citizens’ figures were at a lower level in both public and private hospitals, around11 or 12 days of length of stay.
Lastly, the length of stay in public and private hospitals never reached the same level.