Table 1.
Characteristics of the children and families in the Juega study, by city (n = 102).
| Ensenada (n = 50) | Tijuana (n = 52) | |
|---|---|---|
| Child | Mean (SD) | |
| Age, years | 3.9 (0.6) | 4.5 (0.5) |
| Body mass index z-score | 1.0 (1.6) | 1.0 (1.2) |
| Percent (number) | ||
| Gender, female | 42.9 (21) | 52.9 (27) |
| Body mass index category | ||
| Underweight | 2.0 (1) | 0.0 (0) |
| Normal weight | 77.6 (38) | 78.4 (40) |
| Overweight | 8.2 (4) | 9.8 (5) |
| Obese | 12.2 (6) | 11.8 (6) |
| Family | Mean (SD) | |
| Maternal age, years | 29.4 (6.8) | 33.3 (6.6) |
| Number of years mother lived in area | 21.9 (10.8) | 22.6 (12.0) |
| Number of adults in household | 2.7 (1.3) | 2.6 (1.1) |
| Number of children in household | 1.9 (1.2) | 1.9 (1.1) |
| Percent (number) | ||
| Household income, monthly | ||
| ≤5000 pesos (~$275 USD) | 37.5 (18) | 40.4 (21) |
| 5001–10,000 pesos (~$276–$549 USD) | 37.5 (18) | 32.7 (17) |
| ≥10,001 pesos (~$550 USD) | 25.0 (12) | 26.9 (14) |