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If p < 0.05, then it can be concluded that the relevant association is significant; otherwise, it (i.e., the pertinent association) is not significant. The outline of the method, used in this study, is depicted in figure-1. Fig.-1: Pictorial representation of the outline of the method III. R esults and D iscussions Table-1 gives a preliminary idea about the study population (i.e., the referred patients) on the basis of age and gender. Table-1: Distribution of the study population according to age and gender Age (years) Referrals inside district Referrals outside district Total Male Female Male Female 15-44 73 100 184 135 492 Other 48 36 126 56 266 Total 121 136 310 191 758 Table-2 shows how many of the referred patients actually registered in the DOTS centres after referral. 22 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue IV Version I ( D ) K © 2022 Global Journals Evaluation of ‘Referral for Treatment’ System under RNTCP in a Hospital at Kolkata, India It may be noted here that 15-44 years pertains to the productive age group; hence, it has been highlighted in table-1. It is really a matter of concern that the total number of referrals was much higher for this age group, than for the other groups (as per table-1). Also, table-1 shows that the number of females, referred to DOTS centres inside the district, was more than that of the males, whereas higher number of males, as compared to females, were referred to DOTS centres outside the district.