Abstract
The 1918 influenza epidemic was a historic, health and demographic landmark in South Africa. In Mamre the mortality rate was 39/1000, which was similar to the rate in Cape Town. The male/female ratio was 1,33, with males between the ages of 20 and 40 years accounting for 60% of deaths.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 362-364 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | South African Medical Journal |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |