This statistic depicts the distribution of mental and substance abuse disorder (MSUD) hospital admissions in the U.S. in 2016, by age. According to the data, among those with a principal MSUD diagnosis 49.2 percent were between the ages of 18 and 44 years.
Distribution of U.S. mental and substance abuse hospital admissions in 2016, by age
Characteristic
Principal MSUD diagnosis
Secondary MSUD diagnosis
5-17 years
7.9%
1.2%
18-44 years
49.2%
21.2%
45-64 years
34.6%
38.1%
65-74 years
5.7%
19.6%
75 years and older
2.6%
19.9%
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Stays with a principal MSUD diagnosis are mutually exclusive from those with a secondary MSUD diagnosis. Population rates are based on population estimates for individuals aged 5 years and older. Population data were obtained from Claritas.
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AHRQ. (March 19, 2019). Distribution of U.S. mental and substance abuse hospital admissions in 2016, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/990841/distribution-of-mental-and-substance-abuse-hospitalizations-by-age-us/
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