Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the deceased
| Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
|
Sex | ||
| Male |
837 |
78.89 |
| Female |
224 |
21.11 |
|
Age group | ||
| <15 |
39 |
3.68 |
| 15 - 19 |
118 |
11.12 |
| 20 - 29 |
305 |
28.75 |
| 30 - 39 |
173 |
16.31 |
| 40 - 49 |
178 |
16.78 |
| 50 - 59 |
126 |
11.88 |
| 60+ |
122 |
11.50 |
|
Marital status | ||
| Single |
376 |
35.44 |
| Ever-married |
685 |
64.56 |
|
Occupation | ||
| Farmer |
323 |
30.44 |
| Non-farming |
597 |
56.27 |
| Student/children |
141 |
13.29 |
|
Education | ||
| <6 years |
5 |
0.47 |
| Illiterate |
117 |
11.03 |
| Primary school |
288 |
27.14 |
| Secondary school |
342 |
32.23 |
| High school |
234 |
22.05 |
| High school + |
75 |
7.07 |
|
Residence | ||
| Rural |
483 |
45.52 |
| Urban |
322 |
30.35 |
| Mountainous | 256 | 24.12 |