Table 1 Perinatal characteristics of the very low birth weight (VLBW) cohort.
From: The impact of very low birth weight on children’s oral health in adolescence
Parameter | All VLBW cases (n = 32) | Male (n = 17) | Female (n = 15) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birth weight in grams | ||||
Mean (SD) | 1086 (243) | 1048 (244) | 1129 (237) | 0.0944 |
Gestational age in weeks | ||||
Median (Range) | 29.4 (24–35) | 29.2 (24–35) | 29.6 (25–35) | 0.4863 |
Birth weight | ||||
Mean (SD) | − 0.634 (0.760) | − 0.768 (0.782) | − 0.480 (0.712) | 0.0557 |
Weight at discharge in grams | ||||
Mean (SD) | 2154 (204) | 2165 (235) | 2141 (162) | 0.5882 |
