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 |