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Demographic profile of snake bite patients
| Characteristics | ARF (n=36) | Non-ARF (n=210) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41.2 ± 12.4 | 34.4 ± 10.2 | NS |
| Male | 20(55.5%) | 110(52.5%) | NS |
| Educational Status (illiterate) | 27 (75%) | 41(19.5%) | p<0.001 |
| Type of Snake Bite | |||
| Elapidae | 05 (13.8%) | 68 (32.3%) | p<0.01 |
| Viper | 31 (91.6%) | 142 (67.6%) | p<0.01 |
| Visit to traditional healer | 30 (83.3%) | 40 (19.04%) | p<0.001 |
