Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of all the patients.
| Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| <1 year | 82 (23) |
| 1–5 years | 135 (37) |
| 6–11 years | 71 (20) |
| 12–17 years | 73 (20) |
| Female sex | 165 (46) |
| Place of origin | |
| Antioquia | 347 (96) |
| Major cities | 315 (91) |
| Peripheral towns | 32 (9) |
| Chocó | 4 (1) |
| Colombian Caribbean region | 4 (1) |
| Others | 6 (2) |
Peripheral town: is a town that does not have a health infrastructure for pediatric care.