Table 2. General characteristics of mothers of children with DS and control mothers of healthy children.
| Cases | Controls | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years* | 39.5 [18–64] | 39 [23–65] | 0.942 |
| BMI* | 25.01 [17.19–39.68] | 23.48 [18.07–34.60] | 0.007 |
| Diet: N** (%) | |||
| Folate-rich | 37 (41) | 66 (70) | 0.000 |
| Low-folate | 53 (59) | 28 (30) | |
| Smoking: N** (%) | |||
| No | 60 (67) | 62 (66) | 0.957 |
| Yes | 30 (33) | 32 (34) | |
| Alcohol intake: N** (%) | |||
| No | 69 (77) | 78 (83) | 0.188 |
| Yes | 21 (23) | 16 (17) | |
| Medication use: N** (%) | |||
| No | 85 (94) | 83 (88) | 0.111 |
| Yes | 5 (6) | 12) | |
*Median [min—max]
**Mothers of children with DS (N = 90); control mothers (N = 94)