Table 1 Demographic and disease characteristics of 35 TB patients in Vanuatu: 2011-2012
Characteristic (n = 35) | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age group | ||
18-34 years | 12 | 34 |
35-54 years | 16 | 46 |
55 years and over | 7 | 20 |
Gender | ||
Female | 13 | 37 |
Male | 22 | 63 |
Location | ||
Epi | 5 | 14 |
Port Vila | 10 | 29 |
Santo | 10 | 29 |
Tanna | 10 | 29 |
Type of TB | ||
Extra-pulmonary | 5 | 14 |
Pulmonary smear negative | 8 | 23 |
Pulmonary smear positive | 22 | 63 |
Current or past TB | ||
Current TB | 19 | 54 |
Past TB | 16 | 46 |