Table 2. Demographic data and puberty markers in adolescents with chronic diseases and healthy controls.
| Variables | Chronic diseases (n=220) | Healthy controls (n=110) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic data | |||
| Current age, yrs | 14 (10-18) | 14 (10-18) | 0.778 |
| Female gender | 144 (65) | 74 (67) | 0.742 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 21 (12-39) | 21 (13-29) | 0.091 |
| Social economic class B and C | 211 (95) | 103 (94) | 0.365 |
| Education, yrs | 9 (3-14) | 8 (4-12) | 0.857 |
| Puberty markers | |||
| Tanner 3 | 53 (24) | 23 (21) | - |
| Tanner 4 | 52 (24) | 29 (26) | - |
| Tanner 5 | 77 (35) | 46 (42) | 0.582 |
| Menarche | 113/144 (78) | 65/74 (88) | 0.091 |
| Menarche age, yrs | 12 (8-16) | 11 (9-15) | 0.009 |
| Spermarche | 38/76 (50) | 23/36 (64) | 0.168 |
| Spermarche age, yrs | 12 (10-15) | 13 (8-14) | 0.642 |
The results are presented in n (%) and median (range); BMI, body mass index.