Table 3.
Relationship of cord blood lipid profile with their Ponderal index (PI) in group A (PI <10th percentile) and group B neonates (PI >10th percentile)
| Lipid | Ponderal index (PI) percentile | n | Reference range (centiles) mg/dl | Mean | Standard deviation | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triglycerides | Group A Group B |
39 | 5th = 14 50th = 34 95th = 84 |
49.5 41.26 |
±19.33 ±14.16 |
0.011* |
| 107 | ||||||
| Total cholesterol | Group A Group B |
39 | 5th = 46 50th = 68 95th = 103 |
51.63 54.93 |
±16.56 ±17.60 |
0.36 (NS) |
| 107 | ||||||
| Low density lipoprotein | Group A Group B |
39 | 5th = 17 50th = 29 95th = 50 |
20.55 23.24 |
±11.10 ±12.32 |
0.28 (NS) |
| 107 | ||||||
| High density lipoprotein | Group A Group B |
39 | 5th = 13 50th = 35 95th = 60 |
21.5 23.39 |
±8.79 ±7.57 |
0.24 (NS) |
| 107 |
*P < 0.05 statistically significant, NS not significant