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Maternal and child characteristics in the ELEMENT cohort in Mexico City, Mexico.
| Child characteristics | N | Mean (SD)/% |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 249 | 10.3 (1.6) |
| Female sex | 117 | 47 |
| Weight (kg) | 249 | 37.9 (11.0) |
| Height (cm) | 249 | 138 (10) |
| BMI z-score | 249 | 0.89 (1.2) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 249 | 70.7 (10.6) |
| Sum of skinfolds (mm) | 249 | 28 (11.7) |
| Maternal characteristics | ||
| Age (years) | 245 | 26.6 (5.4) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 240 | 27 (3.9) |
| Education (years) | 245 | 11 (2.8) |
