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Comparison of continuous socio-demographic characteristics by H. pylori status
| Variable (n = 192) | H. pylori positive | H. pylori negative | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years) | 21.1 | 20.8 | 0.481** |
| Mean household size | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.462** |
| Mean maternal recruitment BMI (kg/m2) | 21.6 | 21.2 | 0.352** |
| Mean maternal height (cm) | 157.5 | 157.2 | 0.727** |
** P valve for the independent sample t test and n is number
