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Characteristics of the 158 Peruvian newborns by supplement type.1
| Iron + folic acid + zinc | Iron + folic acid | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 72 | 86 |
| Gestational age (wk) | 39.7 (1.1) | 39.8 (1.0) |
| Sex (%) | ||
| Female | 48.6 | 50.6 |
| Male | 51.4 | 49.4 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3239 (423) | 3251 (378) |
| Birth length (cm) | 49.7 (2.0) | 49.8 (1.9) |
| Head circumference (cm) | 34.6 (1.4) | 34.7 (1.2) |
Presented values are means (standard deviations) or percent
No statistical significant difference by supplement type (P<0.05)
