| Cause | No. of admissions | Rate per person-year* (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| All | 35 246 | 1.35 (1.29–1.42) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 9 240 | 0.35 (0.33–0.38) |
| Infection | 5 209 | 0.20 (0.19–0.21) |
| Dialysis-related | 1 196 | 0.05 (0.04–0.06) |
| Pneumonia | 734 | 0.03 (0.03–0.03) |
| Septicemia | 578 | 0.02 (0.02–0.03) |
| Other infection | 2 701 | 0.10 (0.09–0.12) |
| Other | 20 797 | 0.80 (0.77–0.83) |
Note: CI = confidence interval. *Calculated as no. of days from dialysis initiation to the end of follow-up for all patients divided by 365.25 days.