Age distribution, sex ratio, and type of TB in children in South Africa and the US
| South Africa 1985–94 | US (Alabama) 1983–9311 | |
|---|---|---|
| Child cases as % of new cases | ||
| 0–15 years | 46 | 2–5 |
| 0–5 years | 36.5 | |
| 6–15 years | 9.5 | |
| Sex ratio (male/female) | 0.98 | 0.94 |
| Age distribution (%) | ||
| 0–1 year | 37 | 41 |
| 2–4 years | 42 | 22 |
| 5–9 years | 17 | 16 |
| 10–14 years | 4 | 21 |
| Type of TB (%) | ||
| Pulmonary | 98 | 82.5 |
| Extrapulmonary | 2 | 17.5 |
The first column gives the results of this study, the second column shows the results of a study conducted by Kimerlinget al.11