Table 1.
Comparison of malaria parasite infections by age and sex groups of high and moderate risk 31 districts in Nepal for the years 2004 and 2012
| Variables | Year 2004 N (%) | Year 2012 N (%) | Risk ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. vivax |
|
|
|
| < 5 years male |
44 (1.1) |
28 (1.7) |
1.46 (0.91-2.34) |
| < 5 years female |
34 (0.9) |
16 (1) |
1.08 (0.60-1.96) |
| > 5 years male |
2078 (54) |
1037 (62.5) |
1.15 (1.09-1.21)* |
| > 5 years female |
1239 (32.3) |
288 (17.3) |
0.53 (0.48-0.6)* |
|
P. falciparum |
|
|
|
| < 5 years male |
6 (0.2) |
13 (0.8) |
5 (1.9-13.13)* |
| < 5 years female |
3 (0.1) |
9 (0.5) |
6.92 (1.87-25.53)* |
| > 5 years male |
289 (7.5) |
199 (12) |
1.59 (1.33-1.88)* |
| > 5 years female |
138 (3.6) |
70 (4.2) |
1.17 (0.88-1.55) |
| Total confirmed malaria | 3831 (100) | 1660 (100) | ND |
ND means not determined.
*Significant difference at P < 0.001(Two-tailed).