Table 1.
Summary of the demographic data of the population along with p-values of the variables studied. The 2014–2019 are reported as mean yearly values ± standard deviation and ranges are reported between round brackets. m: months; y: years.
| 2014–2019 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children bitten | 41.0 ± 5.9 (30–46) | 30 | p < 0.01 |
| Male:female ratio | 3:2 | 4:1 | |
| Mean age of children bitten | 6.4 ± 3.5 y (8 m–13 y) | 5.2 ± 3.7 y (9 m–13 y) | |
| Bites from familiar dogs | 13 ± 2.6 (10–17) | 22 | p < 0.01 |
| Bites from foreign dogs | 28 ± 2.4 (25–31) | 8 | p < 0.01 |
| Sutured vs. not sutured injuries | 9 ± 2 (6–12) vs. 32 ± 3 (28–35) | 21 vs. 9 | p < 0.01 |