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Demographics and baseline clinical characteristics
| Mean ± SD or n (percent) | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 13.0 ± 4.3 |
| Height (cm) | 145 ± 18 |
| Weight (kg) | 50 ± 20 |
| Body surface area (kg per m2) | 1.4 ± 0.3 |
| Race | |
| Caucasian | 43 (90%) |
| Black | 3 (6%) |
| Corticosteroids | 33 (69%) |
| Median duration corticosteroids (years) | 5.5 IQR (3,7) |
| Ambulatory | 16 (34%) |
SD = standard deviation
IQR = interquartile range
