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. 2016 May 20;10(5):e0004575. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004575

Table 1. Demographic Profile of Fatal Dengue Cases in Malaysia.

Demographics Children (<15 years) n (%) Adults (15–59 years) n (%) Elderly (≥60 years) n (%)
Cases (per overall) 32 (10) 232 (72.5) 56 (17.5)
Mean age (in years) 6.8 ± 4.54 38.5 ± 11.64 69.2 ± 7.90
Gender
    Male 16 (50) 109 (47) 30 (53.6)
    Female 16 (50) 123 (53) 26 (46.4)
Ethnicity
    Malay 20 (62.5) 124 (53.4) 28 (50)
    Chinese 3 (9.4) 47 (20.3) 20 (35.7)
    Indian 4 (12.5) 28 (12.1) 4 (7.1)
    Other minor ethnics 3 (9.4) 9 (3.9) 4 (7.1)
    Foreign nationals 2 (6.2) 24 (10.3) 0