Dengue situation in Bangladesh: January to early August 2024
1 Department of Public Health & Informatics, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2 Program and Research Department, VAALO avant-garde Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3 Department of Dentistry, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
4 Department of Community Medicine, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 19(03), 327–332.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.19.3.0646
Publication history:
Received on 31 July 2024; revised on 09 September 2024; accepted on 12 September 2024
Abstract:
Aim: This study aimed to analyze the dengue situation in Bangladesh from January to early August of 2024, focusing on gender and age distribution of cases and deaths, and comparing data within semi-urban/rural and urban areas.
Methods: This descriptive epidemiological study utilized data from the Dengue Dynamic Dashboard for Bangladesh, which includes regularly updated information from hospitals and health centers. Data on demographic details and geographic locations of reported cases and fatalities were collected.
Results: Between January 01 and August 03, 2024, Bangladesh reported 6,751 dengue cases, with males (61%) outnumbering females (39%), especially in the 16-30 years age group. Mortality was slightly higher among females (52%) compared to males (48%), with the highest death toll in the 46-50 age group. Semi-urban/rural areas exhibited greater gender disparities, with males having more cases and females showing higher mortality. These findings highlight significant age and gender-based differences in dengue incidence and outcomes.
Conclusion: The study highlights that males are more frequently infected, while females experience higher mortality. Age and gender disparities, especially in semi-urban and rural areas, emphasize the need for targeted public health interventions and improved healthcare access to reduce the disease's impact.
Keywords:
Dengue epidemiology; Dengue endemic in Bangladesh; Gender disparities in dengue; Age-specific dengue infection; Dengue surveillance in Bangladesh; Geographic dengue disparities
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