Table 1 Baseline clinical data of the obese children and non-obese controls
From: Serum trace elements in obese Egyptian children: a case–control study
Obese children (n = 80) | Controls (n = 80) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 7.8 ± 2.3 | 8.1 ± 1.9 | >0.05a |
Male/female | 44(55%)/36(45%) | 40(50%)/40(50%) | >0.05b |
BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 28.8 ± 2.6 | 16.2 ± 2.4 | <0.01a |
BMI z score | 3.7 ± 0.6 | 0.32 ±0.4 | <0.01a |
Waist circumference (cm) | 87.5 ± 8.7 | 59.6 ± 7.6 | <0.01a |
Hip circumference (cm) | 97.3 ± 5.4 | 73.5 ± 4.8 | <0.01a |
Waist/hip ratio | 0.89 ± 0.06 | 0.81 ± 0.05 | <0.01a |