Gestational age and anthropometric measurements at birth in two groups of low birthweight children compared with a control group in a follow up study
| VLBW (n = 54) | SGA (n = 59) | Control (n = 83) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *p < 0.001 v controls (gestational age and birth weight were the selection criteria, and differed by definition from controls). | |||
| †Body length was only measured for 35 children in the VLBW group. | |||
| ‡Head circumference was only measured for 41 children in the VLBW group. | |||
| VLBW, Very low birth weight; SGA, small for gestational age. | |||
| Gestational age (weeks) | 28.9 (2.7)* | 39.4 (1.1) | 39.6 (1.2) |
| Birth weight (g) | 1179 (234)* | 2934 (235)* | 3691 (459) |
| Body length (cm)† | 38.5 (2.8)* | 48.4 (2.0)* | 51.0 (1.8) |
| Head circumference (cm)‡ | 26.9 (2.5)* | 33.8 (1.2)* | 35.4 (1.1) |