Table 2.
Comparison of baseline characteristics between children who participated and those who were lost to follow-up at 13.5 years of age
| Characteristics | Followed up | Lost to follow-up | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 545) | (n = 118) | ||
| Gestational age (weeks) | 39.1 (1.7) | 38.8 (2.1) | 0.1 |
| Boys (n) | 259 (47.5%) | 63 (53.4%) | 0.2 |
| Birthweight (grams) | 2862 (450) | 2820 (569) | 0.4 |
| Socioeconomic status (score) | 14.7 (4.8) | 16.6 (5.9) | 0.001 |
| Maternal education >10 years (n) | 195 (35.8%) | 61 (51.7%) | 0.003 |
| Paternal education >10 years (n) | 241 (44.2%) | 71 (60.2%) | 0.00002 |
| Maternal GDM yes (n) | 32 (6.2%) | 9 (8.0%) | 0.5 |
Values given are mean (SD) or n (%). P-value for the difference has been derived using independent t test or chi2 test.