Table 1 Malaria incidence by age group
Age in yrs: | No. of children | Cum. incidence of malaria | no episodes of malaria (years at risk) | Incidence rate per child year (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 32 | 12/32 (38%) | 15 (19.52) | 0.79 (0.48–1.31) |
4–5 | 86 | 24/86 (28%) | 28 (54.75) | 0.51 (0.35–0.74) |
6–7 | 79 | 11/79 (14%) | 13 (51.38) | 0.25 (0.15–0.44) |
8 | 48 | 6/48 (13%) | 7 (31.11) | 0.22 (0.11–0.47) |
9–10 | 99 | 11/99 (11%) | 14 (61.22) | 0.23 (0.14–0.39) |
Total | 344 | 64/344 (19%) | 77 (217.48) | 0.35 (0.28–0.44) |