Table 1. Characteristics of the Population in Households With 2 or More Participants.
| Characteristics | Children, No. (%) | Adults, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 0-8 y (younger) | Age 9-17 y (older) | ||
| Participants | 231 462 (26.8) | 167 747 (19.4) | 463 368 (53.7) |
| Age, median (IQR), y | 4.0 (2.0-7.0) | 12.0 (10.0-14.0) | 38.00 (30.0-50.0) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 111 124 (48.0) | 83 341 (49.7) | 267 535 (57.7) |
| Male | 110 441 (47.7) | 77 744 (46.3) | 174 290 (37.6) |
| Other | 906 (0.4) | 672 (0.4) | 2490 (0.5) |
| Unknown | 8991 (3.9) | 5990 (3.6) | 19 053 (4.1) |
| No. of readings per participant, median (IQR) | 5.0 (2.0-15.0) | 3.0 (1.0-10.0) | 3.0 (1.0-11.0) |
| No. of episodes per participant, median (IQR) | 2.0 (1.0-3.0) | 1.0 (1.0-2.0) | 1.0 (1.0-3.0) |
| Household composition | |||
| Adults and children | 147 305 (63.6) | 117 888 (70.3) | 250 891 (54.1) |
| Adults only | NA | NA | 212 477 (45.9) |
| Children onlya | 84 157 (36.4) | 49 859 (29.7) | NA |
a
Households with children only may have had adults in the household who were not using the thermometer.