Altitude | Number examined | Prevalence (%) of malaria (n) | Malaria parasitaemia | |
---|---|---|---|---|
GMPD | Range | |||
Lowlands | 302 | 60.6 (183) | 233 | 18 - 220000 |
Middle belt | 141 | 29.1 (41) | 475 | 27 - 42350 |
Highlands | 284 | 7.7 (22) | 388 | 26 - 92880 |
Total | 727 | 33.8 (246) | 275 | 18- 220000 |
Level of significance | χ2 = 184.4 | F = 4.963§ | ||
P < 0.001c | P = 0.008a |