Epidemiological Analysis of Dengue Cases and Deaths: Gender Disparities and Age-Related Trends.

Kazi Faisal Alam; Moktarul Isalm; Kamrujjaman Howlader; Murad Hasan; Ehashan Ahmed; Kariul Isalm

doi:10.61561/ssbj.v4i2.30

Authors

Kazi Faisal Alam Head, It & Journal Development, IOJH, Bangladesh
Moktarul Isalm Department of Research and Development, International Online Journal Hub, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Kamrujjaman Howlader Senior Research officer, Programme of Emerging Incretion IDD,ICDDR,B
Murad Hasan CEO,TCRD, Bangladesh
Ehashan Ahmed IOJH, Bangladesh
Kariul Isalm MD,IOJH,Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61561/ssbj.v4i2.30

Keywords:

Dengue, epidemiological analysis, gender disparities, age-related trends, Case Fatality Rate (CFR)

Abstract

Conference: 9th International Public Health Conference ( Bangladesh Medical Research Council Auditorium, Mohakhali, Dhaka. November 17-18, 2023)

Our study aimed to analyze dengue cases and deaths, focusing on gender and age trends. Data from healthcare sources were retrospectively examined, revealing a 61% male to 39% female ratio in cases. Deaths, however, showed a 43% male to 57% female ratio. The 31-60 age group was most affected, constituting 48% of deaths, with 82% occurring within 1-3 days of hospitalization. Notably, the Case Fatality Rate was higher in females (0.71%) than males (0.34%). Serotyping of 445 samples indicated DENV-2 (65.6%) as the predominant serotype. Our findings stress the need for targeted interventions, considering gender and age disparities, and prompt care for Dengue Shock Syndrome.