Table 2.
Cord Blood Serum 25(OH)D levels by neonatal variables.
| Neonatal characteristic's | (n) | Cord Blood 25(OH)D levels (ng/ml) | p value (for paired values) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 342 | 12.088 (3.349, 31.1–5.1) | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 184 | 11.923 (2.877, 21.1–7.0) | |
| Female | 158 | 12.28 (3.828, 31.1–5.1) | p = 0.337 |
| Period of gestation | |||
| Term | 279 | 12.075 (3.468, 31.1–5.1) | |
| Preterm | 63 | 12.146 (2.793, 19.1–7.9) | p = 0.8628 |
| Birth weight | |||
| NBW | 273 | 12.123 (3.489, 31.1–5.1) | |
| LBW | 69 | 11.855 (2.908, 19.1–7.6) | p = 0.475 |
| Singleton/twins | |||
| Singleton | 304 | 12.174 (3.432, 31.1–5.1) | |
| Twins | 38 | 11.405 (2.538, 16.9–7.9) | p = 0.0978 |