Table 2.
Characteristics of Mothers and Their Offspring for Children with Deficient (<30 nmol/L) and Nondeficient (25(OH)D) Vitamin D Levels.
| Characteristic | Deficient (n = 23) | Nondeficient (n = 20) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age, mean (SD) | 39.3 (1.5) | 39.3 (2.4) | 0.97 |
| Birth weight, mean (SD) | 3643.0 (514.1) | 3544.3 (526.6) | 0.54 |
| Maternal age, mean (SD) | 24.9 (4.8) | 25.3 (5.3) | 0.4 |
| Age in days at dental exam, mean (SD) | 890.2 (159.2) | 830.0 (187.0) | 0.81 |
| Breastfed, n (%) | 15 (68.2) | 18 (100.0) | 0.008 |
| Smoked, n (%) | 7 (30.4) | 8 (40.0) | 0.54 |