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This study examines selected demographic characteristics for their associations with rates of state psychiatric hospitalization for each catchment area in Massachusetts. The extent of poverty in each catchment area explains much of the variability in admissions. State planners interested in reducing reliance upon state hospitals should give more attention to catchment area social indicators.
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McCartney, P.L. Catchment area demographic characteristics and rates of state psychiatric hospitalization. Adm Policy Ment Health 18, 325–332 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706998
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