Table 3. Comparison of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome occurrence by quarter between the nationwide and Yeoncheon cohorts.
| Nationwidea | Yeoncheona | P-valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First quarter (January-March) | 600 (9.8) | 11 (17.7) | 0.037 |
| Second quarter (April-June) | 597 (9.7) | 13 (21.0) | 0.003 |
| Third quarter (July-September) | 793 (12.9) | 16 (25.8) | 0.003 |
| Fourth quarter (October-December) | 4,142 (67.5) | 22 (35.5) | <0.001 |
aAll variables are expressed as number (percentage).
bStatistical significance was tested by χ2 or Fisher’s exact tests.