Table 1 General characteristics of the study sample grouped by birth weight
Birth weight <2.8 kg | Birth weight >3.5 kg | |
|---|---|---|
Number of babies | 11 | 11 |
Delivery (normal/Caesarian section) | 6/5 | 9/2 |
Sex (male/female) | 4/7 | 8/3 |
Gestational age (weeks) | 38.3 ± 1.6 | 39.3 ± 1.0 |
Mother smoker (no/yes) | 7/4 | 9/2 |
Weight (g) | 2612 ± 188 | 3999 ± 379 |
Systolic BP (mmHg)* | 65.9 ± 10.1 | 76.7 ± 5.7 |
Diastolic BP (mmHg)† | 42.0 ± 7.5 | 47.8 ± 4.4 |