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. 2011 Nov 22;5(11):e1391. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0001391

Table 2. Distribution of bite injuries on the body according to age group of dog bite patients in Phuentsholing and Gelephu hospital areas of south Bhutan.

Age group (years) Head/neck Hand/arms Trunk Legs/thigh Total
0–4 6 3 1 13 23
Point estimate 0.261 0.130 0.043 0.565 1
5–9 2 11 1 35 49
Point estimate 0.041 0.224 0.020 0.714 1
10–14 1 3 1 28 33
Point estimate 0.030 0.091 0.030 0.848 1
>15 2 24 0 62 88
Point estimate 0.023 0.273 0.000 0.705 1

In the case of multiple bites, the site of the most severe bite is given. The row proportions (point estimate) are calculated for each group.