Term: Adults

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-04

Definition:

Individuals aged 15 or over are usually grouped as adults. Some studies use those aged 18 years or older.

Related terms 

• Children

References 

• Kozyrskyj A, Black C, Dunn E, Steinbach C, Chateau D. Discharge Outcomes for Long-Stay Patients in Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)