Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients with severe malaria
From: Severe malaria in children and adolescents in Southeast Gabon
Characteristics | Number (n) | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 355 | 53.4 |
Female | 310 | 46.6 |
Age groups (in years) | ||
[0–5] | 479 | 71.8 |
[6–10] | 124 | 18.6 |
[11–15] | 36 | 5.4 |
> 15 | 28 | 4.2 |
Study site | ||
Franceville (CHRAB)* | 328 | 49.2 |
Koulamoutou (CHRPM)** | 280 | 42.0 |
Lastourville (CM)*** | 59 | 8.8 |