Demographic characteristics in the total young people clinic population and young people referred to the multidisciplinary team
| Characteristics | Adolescent and young adult total clinic population | Adolescent and young adult referred to multidisciplinary team |
|---|---|---|
| Total number | 1,373 | 310 |
| Female patients, n (%) | 942 (68) | 221 (71) |
| Male patients, n (%) | 431 (32) | 89 (29) |
| Age, median (IQR) | 19 (17–21) | 18 (17–19) |
| Black, Asian and minority ethnic, n (%) | 563 (41) | 128 (41) |
| White, n (%) | 810 (58) | 182 (59) |
| Young people from deprived areas, n (%) | 590 (43) | 124 (40) |
| Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, n (%) | 783 (57) | 85 (27) |
| Other connective tissue diseases, n (%) | 325 (23) | 14 (4) |
| Chronic pain, n (%) | 275 (20) | 150 (48) |
| Young people with more than one long-term condition, n (%) | 370 (27) | 29 (9) |
| Depression/anxiety, n (%) | 147 (10) | 55 (17) |