Age, height, weight, body mass index, head circumference, and socioeconomic status in two groups of low birthweight children compared with a control group at 14 years of age
| VLBW (n = 54) | SGA (n = 59) | Control (n = 83) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001 v controls. | |||
| VLBW, Very low birth weight; SGA, small for gestational age. | |||
| Age (years) | 14.1 (0.3) | 14.2 (0.3) | 14.2 (0.3) |
| Height (cm) | 161 (9.3)*** | 164 (7.4)* | 167 (7.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 49.9 (12.1)** | 52.2 (8.5)* | 56.8 (10.7) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 19.1 (3.9) | 19.5 (2.9) | 20.2 (3.0) |
| Head circumference (cm) | 54.3 (1.9)*** | 54.7 (2.0)*** | 55.9 (1.5) |
| Socioeconomic status | 3.2 (1.3)* | 3.4 (1.3) | 3.8 (1.1) |