Table 3.
Reported cases of soil-transmitted helminths in Pemba
| Year | 0–5 yrs | 6–10 yrs | 11–15 yrs | 16–20 yrs | >20 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2000 |
1539 |
1212 |
938 |
496 |
338 |
|
2001 |
996 |
598 |
631 |
338 |
159 |
|
2002 |
476 |
206 |
116 |
81 |
59 |
|
2003 |
332 |
113 |
78 |
46 |
33 |
|
2004 |
200 |
70 |
44 |
28 |
17 |
| 2005 | 111 | 38 | 24 | 13 | 9 |
Legend: Cases recorded in PHCUs between 2000 and 2005.