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Demographic characteristics of screening positive and negative individuals.
| Characteristic | Suspected scoliosis screening positive (n = 1,211) | Suspected scoliosis screening negative (n = 49,814) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Boys | 489 (40.38) | 24,332 (48.85) | <0.001 |
| Girls | 722 (59.62) | 25,482 (51.15) | |
| Height (mean ± SD, m) | 1.61 ± 10.33 | 1.62 ± 10.78 | 0.067 |
| Weight (mean ± SD, kg) | 46.33 ± 8.33 | 48.51 ± 10.36 | <0.001 |
| BMI (mean ± SD, kg/m2) | 17.71 ± 2.25 | 19.48 ± 3.41 | <0.001 |
