Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and controls.
| Characteristic | ADHD (n = 30) | Controls (n = 28) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 10.9 (1.4) | 10.8 (1.4) | 0.847 |
| Sex (girls:boys) | 5:25 | 3:25 | 0.512 |
| Height (cm) | 142.7 (29.7) | 140.3 (29.3) | 0.761 |
| Weight (kg) | 40.4 (16.8) | 36.8 (12.0) | 0.361 |
| Leg length (cm)a | 75.4 (16.6) | 74.7 (16.9) | 0.862 |
Data are mean (SD) or number; p-values are given for independent t-test, or χ2 test.
a
Leg length was measured with footwear from greater trochanter to the floor, bisecting the lateral malleolus.