TABLE 2.

Estimated population, notified TB cases and incidence of TB in childhood, Cotonou, Benin, 2009–2011

Estimated child population*				Notified cases			Incidence/100 000 children				Incidence/100 000 adults
Year	Total	<5 years	5–14 years	Total	<5 years	5–14 years	Total	<5 years	5–14 years	P value	≥15 years	P value†
2009	506 728	194 709	312 019	67	17	50	13.2	8.7	16.0	<0.01	177.7	<0.01
2010	517 046	199 850	317 196	42	16	26	8.1	8.0	8.2	0.01	160.5	<0.01
2011	527 267	204 404	322 863	73	25	48	13.8	12.2	14.9	<0.01	165.5	<0.01

^*Source: Statistical yearbook of Health Ministry of Benin, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

^†Comparison between children and adults.

TB = tuberculosis.