Table 1 Distribution of the deceased by site, and sociodemographic and medical characteristics
Characteristics | Number N = 15 | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 6 | 40.0 |
Female | 9 | 60.0 |
Age (years old) | ||
7 to 17 | 3 | 20.0 |
19 to 49 | 5 | 33.3 |
50 to 79 | 7 | 46.7 |
Occupation | ||
Agriculture | 5 | 33.3 |
Small trade | 5 | 33.3 |
Student | 3 | 20.0 |
Other | 2 | 13.3 |
Cause of death | ||
Prostate hypertrophy with or without nephropathy | 2 | 13.3 |
Neurological diseases | 3 | 20.0 |
Diabetes | 2 | 13.3 |
High blood pressure | 1 | 6.7 |
Cancer | 2 | 13.3 |
Trauma | 2 | 13.3 |
Measles | 1 | 6.7 |
HIV/Tuberculosis | 1 | 6.7 |
Pregnancy complication | 1 | 6.7 |
Death location | ||
District hospital | 8 | 53.3 |
Front line facility | 5 | 33.3 |
Home shortly after a hospital stay | 2 | 13.3 |