Table 1 Baseline characteristics of subjects screened for Hepatitis B and C
Characteristics | Number (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
Total participants (n) | 4202 | _ |
Age (years), mean (s.d.) | 41.07 (6.06) | _ |
 21–30 | 270 | 6.43 |
 31–40 | 1609 | 38.29 |
 41–50 | 2323 | 55.28 |
Gender | ||
 Male | 3637 | 86.55 |
 Female | 565 | 13.45 |
Risk group | ||
 Health care workers | 1051 | 25.00 |
 Security personnel | 457 | 10.88 |
 Prisoners | 2287 | 54.43 |
 Intra venous drug users | 407 | 9.69 |