Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Dehydration
This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to dehydration per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases with a principal diagnosis of dehydration or a secondary diagnosis of dehydration accompanied by a principal diagnosis of hyperosmolality and/or hypernatremia, gastroenteritis, or acute kidney injury are included. Cases with a secondary diagnosis of chronic renal failure are excluded.