Table 1.
Descriptive statistics for individuals with and without idiopathic scoliosis. Data is reported as median (25th, 75th percentile) or number (%). Statistical analyses were performed with ANCOVA. P = level of significance
| Idiopathic scoliosis n = 239 | No scoliosis n = 58 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females (%) | 203 (85) | 36 (61) | <0.001 |
| Age (years) | 16.0 (14.4, 17.6) | 14.6 (12.8, 16.3) | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 54 (50, 62) | 52 (46, 65) | 0.80a |
| Height (cm) | 168 (162, 173) | 165 (158, 174) | 0.01a |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 19.3 (17.9, 21.2) | 19.4 (18.0, 22.2) | 0.25a |
aAdjusted for age and sex