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Comparing medians (interquartile range) of anthropometric profile between adolescent boys and girls in eastern Sudan, 2021.
| Total (number = 338) | Female (number = 205) | Male (number = 184) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 15.1 (14.0–16.3) | 15.6 (14.4–16.5) | 14.5 (13.7–15.6) | 0.031 |
| Body mass index, Z score | −0.62 (−1.5–0.3) | −0.5 (−1.3–0.0.2) | −0.8 (−1.8–0.6) | 0.617 |
| Mid-upper arm circumference, cm | 22.0 (20.0–24.0) | 23.0 (21.0–25.0) | 21.0 (19.0–23.0) | < 0.001 |
