Table 1. Characteristics of Enrolled Versus Not Enrolled Children With Down Syndrome Born to Mothers Resident in the Study Catchment Area, 1996–2003.
| Characteristicsa | Enrolled, N (%) | Not Enrolled, n (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child's gender | .039 | ||
| Male | 80 (65.0) | 173 (54.2) | |
| Female | 43 (35.0) | 146 (45.8) | |
| Child's race/ethnicity | <.0001 | ||
| White, non-Hispanic | 101 (82.1) | 163 (51.1) | |
| White, Hispanic | 15 (12.2) | 107 (33.5) | |
| Black | 6 (4.9) | 29 (9.1) | |
| Native American | 0 (0.0) | 5 (1.6) | |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1 (0.8) | 15 (4.7) | |
| Child's birth year | .035 | ||
| 1996 | 10 (8.1) | 33 (10.3) | |
| 1997 | 5 (4.1) | 37 (11.6) | |
| 1998 | 11 (8.9) | 27 (8.5) | |
| 1999 | 10 (8.1) | 39 (12.2) | |
| 2000 | 17 (13.8) | 42 (13.2) | |
| 2001 | 14 (11.4) | 41 (12.9) | |
| 2002 | 33 (26.8) | 46 (14.4) | |
| 2003 | 23 (18.7) | 54 (16.9) | |
| n (Mean) | n (Mean) | ||
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| Maternal ageb | 123 (33.9) | 320 (31.2) | .0001 |
| Maternal educationb | 122 (14.8) | 317 (12.8) | <.0001 |
a
From the birth certificate.
b
On child's birth date.