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Characteristics of MS cases and controls, Finnish Maternity Cohort offspring
| Characteristic |
MS Cases (n=193) |
Controls (n=331) |
|---|---|---|
| Female, % | 84 | 66 |
| Mother's age (years)*, mean (SD) | 27.6 (5.3) | 27.7 (5.4) |
| Gestational age (weeks)*, mean (SD) | 11.6 (3.9) | 10.9 (3.3) |
| Season*, % | ||
| Summer | 38.3 | 42.3 |
| Winter | 26.9 | 25.7 |
| Mother's 25(OH)D, nmol/L, mean (SD) | 34.6 (13.7) | 37.5 (16) |
| Age (years) at MS diagnosis, mean (SD) | 19.8 (3.2) | NA |
At time of serum sample collection
