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Actions taken when falling ill during 1269 illness episodes in 1097 patients interviewed in the household survey
| Action taken/where care was sought from | Number (N = 1269) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did nothing | 130 | 10.3 |
| Self treated | 452 | 35.6 |
| Public health units | 254 | 20.0 |
| Private not for profit (PNFP) | 81 | 6.4 |
| Private for profit (PFP) | 273 | 21.5 |
| Traditional practitioners | 73 | 5.8 |
| Other | 6 | 0.5 |
| Total treatment episodes | 1269 | 100 |
