04/07/2026
There are approximately 35 million inpatient hospital stays in the United States each year, and more than one quarter involve at least one surgical procedure. Due to the growing and aging population, it is a significant public health interest to understand the healthcare needs of each generation and how those needs change across age groups, particularly as they relate to surgery.
The AHRQ, collects and publishes data on these trends as part of its project. They provide a valuable window into surgery needs by generation.