The Impact of Single Gene and Chromosomal Disorders on Hospital Admissions of Children and Adolescents: A Population-Based Study

Abstract

Children and adolescents with single gene and chromosomal disorders placed higher demands on hospital services than other patients in their age group, but were responsible for a relatively small proportion of hospital admissions and costs. These data will enable informed planning of health care services for patients with single gene and chromosomal disorders in Western Australia.