Table 2. Newborn baseline characteristicsa.
| South Asian | White Caucasian | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N per Group | 400 | 389 | |
| Male (%) | 47.9 | 48.1 | 0.96 |
| Gestational age at birth, weeks | 39.3 | 39.6 | 0.002 |
| Birthweight, g | 3283 (22) | 3517 (22) | <0.0001 |
| Newborn head circumference, cm | 34.1 (0.1) | 34.9 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Newborn length, cm | 52.1 (0.1) | 50.2 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Newborn Waist circumference, cm | 31.1 (0.1) | 29.9 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Waist to height ratio | 0.598 (0.002) | 0.595 (0.002) | 0.40 |
| Triceps skinfolds, mm | 6.2 (0.1) | 5.4 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Subscap skinfolds, mm | 5.6 (0.1) | 5.2 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Tricep+subscapular skinfolds, mm | 11.7 (0.1) | 10.6 (0.1) | <0.0001 |
| Ponderal index, kg m−3 | 23.3 (0.2) | 27.9 (0.2) | <0.0001 |
Ponderal index defined as, Birthweight in kg per birthlength in m3.
a
Means (s.e.) Adjusted for gestational age and sex.