Table 1.
Demographic characterization of dengue cases
| Variables | Study population | Dengue fever | Severe dengue | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size, n (%) | 6703 (100) | 5944 (88·7) | 759 (11·3) | n.a. |
| Males, n (%) | 2912 (100) | 2533 (87·0) | 379 (13·0) | <0·01* |
| Median age, years (interquartile range) | 32 (17–47) | 31 (17–47) | 34 (17–50) | 0·03† |
| Children: 1–9 years, n (%) | 442 (100) | 403 (91·2) | 39 (8·8) | 0·09* |
| Adolescents: 10–19 years, n (%) | 1506 (100) | 1318 (87·5) | 188 (12·5) | 0·11* |
| Adults: 20–59 years, n (%) | 4144 (100) | 3707 (89·5) | 437 (10·5) | 0·01* |
| Elderly: 60–88 years, n (%) | 611 (100) | 516 (84·5) | 95 (15·5) | <0·01* |
*
Pearson's χ2 test.
†
Mann–Whitney U test.