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Characteristics of the study group.
| Home phototherapy (n = 48) | Hospital phototherapy (n = 44) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks), mean (SD) | 39.3 (1) | 38.9 (1) |
| Age at inclusion, days, mean (SD) | 4.0 (1) | 4.0 (1) |
| Birthweight (grams), mean (SD) | 3545 (580) | 3540 (506) |
| Serum bilirubin at inclusion, µmol/L, mean (SD) | 362 (19) | 360 (13) |
| Duration of phototherapy, hours, mean (SD) | 22 (12) | 23 (14) |
| Length of stay, hours | 98 (51) | 95 (70) |
