Demographics according to ethnic origin (data expressed as median (range) or n (%))
| African n=50 | Caucasian n=50 | Carribbean n=50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 28 (23-32) | 28 (23-32) | 28 (23-32) |
| Birthweight (kg) | 1.03 (0.57-2.0) | 1.0 (0.50-1.99) | 0.973 (0.47-1.76) |
| Small for gestational age | 5 (10) | 9 (18) | 9 (18) |
| Males | 20 (40) | 21 (42) | 24 (48) |
| Vaginal delivery | 33 (66) | 28 (56) | 28 (56) |
| Maternal hypertension | 7 (14) | 10 (20) | 12 (24) |
| PROM | 13 (26) | 7 (14) | 8 (16) |
| Maternal smoking | 2 (4) | 10 (20) | 3 (6) |
| Antenatal steroids | 19 (38) | 27 (54) | 24 (48) |