Table 1.
Selected results from the 2003 survey of youth aged 13–19 years living in Burj El Barajneh camp (n = 590)
| Social or health indicator | Percentage or Mean |
|---|---|
| Mean annual income of households | 4 854 000 Lebanese Lirasa |
| Mean age | 16.72 ± 2.054 |
| Female | 48% |
| Currently enrolled in an educational institutionb | 54% |
| Currently working | 27% |
| Of these, those who work more than 40 hours/ week | 67% |
| Of these, those who earn <75 000LL per weeka | 90% |
| Never been to visit a doctor | 16% |
| Hospitalized in last year | 16% |
| Family member or relative hospitalized in last year | 60% |
| Mother or father lost a job in the last year | 24% |
| Parents had to repay a loan in last year | 48% |
| Could ask a family member for help if needed | 88% |
| Know most/many people living in their area | 77% |
| Trust few people or no one living in their area | 94% |
| Feel safe walking alone in area at night | 61% |
| Belong to any kind of group (social, community, sports) | 29% |
a1500 Lebanese Lira = US$1 = Euro 0.68.
bEducational institution = school, university, technical school.