Table 1 Distribution of all adult deaths by socio-demographic characteristics in Dabat, Ethiopia from 01 January 2010–15 February 2012
Variables | No (n=408) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 222 | 54.4 |
Male | 186 | 45.6 |
Age in years | ||
15-49 | 127 | 31.1 |
50-64 | 140 | 34.3 |
≥65 | 141 | 34.6 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 83 | 20.3 |
Married | 325 | 79.7 |
Educational status | ||
Illiterate | 308 | 73.0 |
Literate | 100 | 27.0 |
Occupational status | ||
Farmer | 298 | 90.0 |
Gov’t/Private employee | 110 | 10.0 |
Family size | ||
1-4 | 282 | 69.1 |
≥5 | 126 | 30.9 |
Economic status | ||
Rich | 131 | 32.1 |
Poor | 277 | 67.9 |