| Treatment for a major health problem (like a broken bone, cut or high fever) | 40% |
| Some other reason | 36% |
| Treatment for a minor health problem (like a sprain or toothache) | 23% |
| Other facilities were not open or patient could not get an appointment | 28% |
| Brought to the emergency room by an ambulance | 18% |
| Felt the emergency room was the only place that would treat them | 16% |
| Some other reason | 12% |
| Other facilities did not have the necessary staff or equipment | 11% |
| Might need to be admitted to the hospital overnight | 11% |
| Other facilities were too far away | 3% |