an increasing trendp < 0.001
Within the elderly group, the decreasing trend was primarily seen in nonsurgical admissions, while both elective and emergency surgical admissions showed an increasing trend (p < 0.001; S2 Fig ).
Within the elderly group, the decreasing trend was primarily seen in nonsurgical admissions, while both elective and emergency surgical admissions showed an increasing trend (p < 0.001; S2 Fig ).