demography in general practice
Last reviewed 01/2018
In an average practice in the UK, the age distribution is as follows:-
| Age in years | Percentage |
| 0-4 | 6 |
| 5-15 | 14.2 |
| 16-24 | 11.1 |
| 25-34 | 15.8 |
| 35-44 | 14.4 |
| 45-54 | 13.2 |
| 55-64 | 9.8 |
| 65-74 | 8 |
| 75-84 | 5.4 |
| 85+ | 2.1 |
| 100 |
Reference:
- Office for National Statistics. Key Health Statistics from General Practice 1998 - Analyses of morbidity and treatment data, including time trends, England and Wales.