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Table 3 Common reasons for visit to the health facility (n = 42; patient log) in Pakistan, August-September 2004.

From: Assessing emergency medical care in low income countries: A pilot study from Pakistan

Emergencies

Percentages (%)

Respiratory Tract Infection

66.7

Fever

64.3

Diarrhea and Dysentery

54.7

Gastroenteritis

50.0

Backache

31.0

Flu/Cough

28.6

  1. (Note: since individuals come with multiple complaints to the health facility, the rows total does not add to 100%)