Distribution of hospice admissions in the United States by primary diagnosis 2016

The data shows the distribution of U.S. hospice admissions by primary diagnosis in 2016. In that year, 18.7% of hospice admissions were due to cardiac and circulatory problems. Hospices provide medical care, pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. However, care for a patient is emphasized in a hospice where hospice staff typically visits a patient.