Emergency department presentations
Indicators
ED presentation for acute respiratory infections categories
ED presentations by type – public hospitals
ED presentations of 10 to 24 year olds (5-year age groups)
– all types – all hospitals (WA only)ED presentations of 10 to 24 year olds (total)
– all types – all hospitals (WA only)Total ED presentations – public hospitals
Total ED presentations of 0 to 24 year olds (5-year age groups)
– all types – all hospitals (WA only)
Policy context
Emergency department (ED) presentations data for children is an important health indicator. It aids in disease surveillance by identifying trends in paediatric health conditions and helps allocate healthcare resources. It also highlights disparities in healthcare access and can guide efforts to promote health equity.
Head injuries are the leading cause of ED visits for children aged 0–9, while children aged 10-18 present more frequently with arm fractures, ankle sprains, or poisonings¹. However, limitations in ED coding, such as the frequent use of non-specific diagnoses, highlight the need for improved data quality.
AIHW Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024). Injuries in children and adolescents 2021-22. Cited [2025 June 20]. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/injury/injuries-in-children-and-adolescents-2021-22/contents/common-diagnoses
