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Case fatality rates
| Diagnosis | Number of cases (N) | Number of deaths (n) | Case fatality rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis | 2716 | 286 | 10.5 |
| Respiratory distress | 363 | 74 | 20.4 |
| Asphyxia | 200 | 53 | 26.5 |
| Tetanus | 183 | 91 | 49.7 |
| Hypoglycaemia* | 131 | 10 | 7.6 |
| Other | 675 | 62 | 9.2 |
Included as diagnostic category in 2013–14.
