Table 1.
Characteristics of siblings of cholera patients and siblings of healthy individuals, frequency matched for age and village of residence
| Characteristics | Siblings of cholera patients | Siblings of healthy individuals |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) distribution | (n=324) | (n=786) |
| <5 | 52 (16%) | 115 (15%) |
| 5–14 | 158 (49%) | 387 (49%) |
| 15 and above | 114 (35%) | 284 (36%) |
| Sex | (n=324) | (n=786) |
| Male | 191(59%) | 462 (59%) |
| Female | 133 (41%) | 324 (41%) |
| Water source | (n=296) | (n=710) |
| Tubewell | 287 (97%) | 692 (97%) |
| Place of adult defaecation for household | (n=296) | (n=710) |
| Open latrine | 205 (69%) | 461 (65%) |
| Place of child defaecation for household | (n=296) | (n=710) |
| Open place* | 174 (59%) | 321 (45%) |
| Socioeconomic status* | (n=296) | (n=710) |
| 1 (lowest) | 41 (14%) | 81 (11%) |
| 2 | 82 (28%) | 121 (17%) |
| 3 | 83 (28%) | 175 (25%) |
| 4 | 56 (19%) | 177 (25%) |
| 5 (highest) | 34 (11%) | 156 (22%) |
*p<0.001; Pearson's chi-square test