Table 3 The number of psychiatric beds in psychiatric and general hospitals (June 2006)
From: The mental health system in Brazil: Policies and future challenges
| Â | N | Number of beds | Beds/10000 inhab. | Admissions | Mean length of stay in days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Psychiatric wards in general hospitals | 105 | 2074 | 1,13 | 46650** | 14 |
Psychiatric beds in general hospitals | 592 | 1224 | 0,66 | Â | NA |
Sheltered Homes | 418 | 3344 | 1,81 | 2115 | NA |
Psychiatric Hospitals | 228 | 50045 | 27,17 | 218544 | 65,29*** |
Custody-Psychiatric Hospitals | 25 | 3677* | 2,0 | 3677 | NA |
TOTAL | 1418 | 56687 | 32,77 | 224336 | Â |