Parameter | No. examined | Prevalence (n) | P value | GMPD (SD)/µL of blood | Range/µL of blood) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Altitude | ||||||
Low land | 405 | 46.7 (189) | 0.004* | 449 (1894.5) | 100–11,520 | 0.26a |
Highland | 423 | 36.9 (156) | 374 (3253.8) | 102–27,060 | ||
Gender | ||||||
Male | 394 | 40.1 (158) | 0.384 | 400 (1664.3) | 100–10,920 | 0.587a |
Female | 434 | 43.1 (187) | 424.5 (3196.2) | 102–27,060 | ||
Age group in years | ||||||
< 5 | 289 | 40.5 (117) | 0.018* | 469 (2996.8) | 104–27,060 | 0.032*b |
5–9 | 342 | 46.8 (160) | 420 (2722.2) | 100–25,546 | ||
10–14 | 197 | 34.5 (68) | 320 (1216.6) | 100–57,040 | ||
Total | 828 | 41.7 (345) | 413 (2601.8) | 100–27,060 |