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Age, Gender and Growth Characteristics of Studied Children
| Parameter | breastfed group Mean (±SD) | Non-breastfed group Mean (±SD) | P. value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (month) | 36.17 (±8.67) | 38.39 (±7.79) | 0.06 |
| Gender (Female/male) | (57/73)* | (48/43)* | 0.21 |
| Weight (z score) | −0.51 (±1.27) | −0.24 (±1.33) | 0.16 |
| Height (z score) | −0.56 (±2.1) | −0.11 (±1.35) | 0.10 |
| Weight/Height (z score) | −0.03 (±1.71) | −0.21 (±1.69) | 0.50 |
Numbers in each gender group; SD: Standard Deviation
