Table 4.
Summary of previous studies examining AER in normal children
| Age (yr) | N | Location | Mean AER (upper 95% CI) | Predictors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–19 | 281 | Italy | 2.3 μg/mina (6.9) | None (27) |
| 10–18 | 143 | Norway | 4.7 μg/min (15.1) | Yes: Tanner stage (female only) (25) |
| 13–18 yr: 5.8 (20.4) | ||||
| 4–16 | 374 | England | Male: 2.77 μg/min per 1.73 m2 (9.9) | Yes: age (26) |
| Female: 2.98 μg/min per 1.73 m2 (10.1) | ||||
| 4–16 | 528 | England | 0.98–4.17 ng/min; | Yes: age, height, weight, |
| 11–16 yr: 2.1–4.2 ng/min | Tanner stage (29) | |||
| 2–18 | 1022 | Spain | 2.3–3.4 μg/min (4.5–6.4); 10–18 yr: 3.1–3.4 μg/min (6–6.4) | Yes: Age, height, weight (28) |
| 8–14 | 690 | Australia | 2.3 μg/mina (7.2) | Not studied (30) |
| 18–20 | 41 | United States | Not stated (7.6) | Not studied (31) |
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