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ArticleBMC emergency medicine2026

Epidemiological characteristics of elderly emergency visits in Wenzhou.

Guohua Zhou, Shuangshuang Lin, Haiyan Wu, Xiaojing Jin, Xiaojie Pan, Ting Yuan, Yingying Lin, Haixia Chen, Suichai Lin, Xinqun Li and 1 more

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Guohua ZhouInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China. zhough_dr@163.com.
Shuangshuang LinInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Haiyan WuInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Xiaojing JinInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Xiaojie PanInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Ting YuanInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Yingying LinInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Haixia ChenInfusion Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Suichai LinDepartment of Outpatient, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Xinqun LiDepartment of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.
Xiuyun ZhengDepartment of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China.

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backgroundTo investigate disease spectrum and related epidemiological characteristics of geriatric patients in the emergency department (ED), identify peak visiting hours within 24 h, and provide insights for targeted disease prevention, rehabilitative care, and health promotion among the older adults.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in the ED of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. All consecutive patients aged 60 years and above who visited the department between January and December 2023 were eligible for inclusion. We collected and analyzed data on patient demographics (gender, age), visit timing, and diagnosis. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used to summarize the data, and inferential analyses, including the chi-square (χ²) test and Fisher‘s exact test, were conducted to identify trends and patterns.

results228, 713 geriatric patients, accounting for 56.09% of all ED visits, were included in the study. The male-to-female ratio was 1.35:1. The age group of 60–70 years had the highest number of visits. The most common diseases were respiratory system diseases (20%), circulatory system diseases (15.81%), digestive system diseases (15.77%), and neurological diseases (12.32%). Peak visiting hours were identified as 08:00 to 10:00 in the morning. In addition, the results showed that the age range (χ² = 3125.2, p < 0.001) and gender (χ²= 2137.6, p < 0.001) of the older adult has significant different disease type distribution.

conclusionsEmergency practice should prioritize preventing and managing circulatory and respiratory diseases in older patients through targeted health education, optimized diagnostic and treatment pathways, and a dedicated “green channel” to expedite care. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Emergency Room VisitsEmergency Service, HospitalAgedAged, 80 and overCardiovascular DiseasesChinaCross-Sectional StudiesDigestive System DiseasesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNervous System DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesCirculatory system diseasesDisease spectrumEmergency departmentGeriatric patientsRespiratory system diseases

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