Table 1 Demographic distribution of children admitted with severe malaria
Variables | Total n = 541(%) | Male n = 300 (%) | Female n = 241 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age groups (years) | |||
Less than five | 283 (52.3) | 163 (54.3) | 120 (49.8) |
5 to 10 years | 199 (36.8) | 105 (35.0) | 94 (39.0) |
Greater than 10 | 59 (10.9) | 32 (10.7) | 27 (11.2) |