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Characteristics of participants
| Total (n = 1128) | Younger children (n = 450) | Older children (n = 678) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (% boys) | 49 | 52 | 47 |
| Maternal education | |||
| Low | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Medium | 40 | 39 | 40 |
| High | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| TV viewing (mins/day) | 186.20 (93.07) | 164.37 (87.20) | 200.74 (94.08)*** |
Pearson's X2 tests of significance, Independent t-tests for TV viewing (continuous variable)
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001
