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Demographic Characteristics of the Study Population
| Factor | Control (N=55) | Obese (N=60) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 12.1±3.0 | 14.1±2.8 | <0.001 |
| Male | 35(63.6) | 33(55) | 0.28 |
| Height (cm) | 153.3±17.1 | 164.8±10.9 | <0.001 |
| BMI percentile | 55.8±24.6 | 96.3±3.6 | <0.001 |
| Caucasian (%) | 19(35.2) | 36(60.0) | 0.008 |
| Race (%) | 0.031 | ||
| White | 19(35.2) | 36(60.0) | |
| Black | 23(42.6) | 14(23.3) | |
| Hispanic | 4(7.4) | 6(10.0) | |
| Other | 8(14.8) | 4(6.7) |
Values presented as Mean ± SD with t-test or N (%) with Pearson’s chi-square test.
