TABLE 1.
Demographic and anthropometric data of DS and control group.
| Variable |
DS group (Mean ± SD) (n = 100) |
Control group (Mean ± SD) (n = 100) |
p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | 76.49 ± 80.82 | 83.90 ± 80.38 | 0.516 |
| Height (cm) | 101.77 ± 35.24 | Not reported | — |
| Weight (kg) | 25.41 ± 22.44 | Not reported | — |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 19.40 ± 7.14 | Not reported | — |
| Female (%) | 54 | 54 | 1.0 |
| Male (%) | 46 | 46 | 1.0 |
Abbreviation: DS, Down syndrome.
The demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the study participants are summarized, confirming that the DS and control groups were well matched for age and sex, with no significant differences observed, ensuring the comparability of the groups.