Table 1. Relationship of age (WHO standard) with the overall detection rate of MC.
| Age (year) | Total case | Case with MC | Case without MC | Detection rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤44 | 115,862 | 992 | 114,870 | 0.85 |
| 45–59 | 126,492 | 1,887 | 124,605 | 1.49 |
| 60–74 | 82,699 | 2,094 | 80,605 | 2.53 |
| 75–89 | 17,700 | 1,110 | 16,590 | 6.27 |
| ≥90 | 169 | 7 | 162 | 4.14 |
Notes.
- MC
- Melanosis coli
- WHO
- World Health Organization