Table 3.
Reported causes of death as percentages of total deaths (overall and according to place of death), period 15 February – 10 August 2011, Bulo Bacte, Dagahaley refugee camp, Dadaab, Kenya
| Cause of death | Before arriving in Dagahaley (%) | In Dagahaley (%) | Overall (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diarrhoea |
21 (19.8) |
66 (26.8) |
87 (24.6) |
|
Cough/breathing difficulties |
27 (25.5) |
56 (22.8) |
83 (23.5) |
|
Fever with/without shivering |
30 (28.3) |
38 (15.5) |
68 (19.3) |
|
Measles |
4 (3.8) |
55 (22.4) |
60* (17.0) |
|
During or just after childbirth (within 1 month) |
6 (5.7) |
4 (1.6) |
10 (2.8) |
|
Malnutrition |
1 (0.9) |
8 (3.3) |
9 (2.5) |
|
Accidental trauma |
4 (3.8) |
1 (0.4) |
5 (1.4) |
|
During pregnancy |
1 (0.9) |
3 (1.2) |
4 (1.1) |
|
Intentional violence |
2 (1.9) |
2 (0.8) |
4 (1.1) |
|
Other |
2 (1.9) |
3 (1.2) |
5 (1.4) |
|
Unknown |
8 (7.5) |
10 (4.1) |
18 (5.1) |
| Total | 106 (100) | 246 (100) | 353** (100) |
* Information on place of death is missing for 1 individual.
** Information on cause of death was missing for 7 individuals.