Table 1:
Demographic characteristics of the respondents and prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy
| Variable | Frequency (n=218) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of respondents in years | ||
| Minimum | 1.2 months | |
| Maximum | 19 Yrs | |
| Mean±(SD) | 5.6±5.7 Yrs | |
| Median (IQR) | 4.0 (7.0) Yrs | |
| Age of respondents in groups | ||
| <5 years | 115 | 52.8 |
| 5-9 years | 42 | 19.3 |
| 10-19 years | 61 | 28.0 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 119 | 54.6 |
| Female | 99 | 45.4 |
| Prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (All respondents) | ||
| Yes | 8 | 3.7 |
| No | 210 | 96.3 |
| Left ventricular hypertrophy (LV mass indexed to weight) (All respondents) | ||
| Yes | 8 | 3.7 |
| No | 210 | 96.3 |