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Characteristics of those recruited and not recruited to the Aboriginal Birth Cohort
| Total births | Recruited | Not recruited | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1238 | 686 | 552 |
| Birthweight in grams mean (DS) | 3042 (635) | 3020 (668) | 3068 (592) |
| Male % (n) | 52 (643) | 55 (352) | 45 (291) |
| LBW % (n) | 15.8 (195) | 17.8* (122) | 13.2* (73) |
| Gestational age in weeks mean (SD) | N/A | 38.7 (1.95) | N/A |
| FGR % (n) | N/A | 24 (167) | N/A |
| Preterm % (n) | N/A | 10 (63) | N/A |
N/A, not available.
P-value < 0.05.
