Table 2 General characteristics of children from Lake endemic region enrolled in MIS 2015
Characteristics | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
Total number of children | 2442 | 22.0 |
Age distribution | ||
Below 5 years | 771 | 31.5 |
5–10 years | 877 | 36.0 |
10–14 years | 794 | 32.5 |
Gender | ||
Male | 1228 | 49.8 |
Female | 1214 | 50.2 |
Malaria | ||
Number tested by microscopy | 2253 | 93 |
Children with malaria | 604 | 27.3 |
Place of residence | ||
Rural | 1661 | 78.6 |
Urban | 781 | 21.4 |
Counties of origin | ||
Siaya | 232 | 11.6 |
Kisumu | 286 | 13.6 |
Migori | 261 | 12.2 |
Homabay | 321 | 13.4 |
Kakamega | 330 | 14.6 |
Vihiga | 233 | 11.0 |
Bungoma | 272 | 10.9 |
Busia | 292 | 12.1 |