Table 1. Baseline demographics of the children included in this study.
| Parameters | Values (n = 226) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, male | 96 (42.5) | |
| Age, yra | 10.5 (8.7–12.4) | |
| Pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 period, day | 257.5 (201.0–316.5) | |
| Reasons for clinic visit | ||
| Short stature | 76 (33.6) | |
| Early puberty | 66 (29.2) | |
| Growth assessment in general | 51 (22.6) | |
| Weight gain | 33 (14.6) | |
| Anthropometric z-scores during the pre-COVID-19 period, SD | ||
| Height | −0.1 (1.1) | |
| Weight | 0.1 (1.2) | |
| BMI | 0.2 (1.3) | |
Values are presented as number (%) or median (interquartile range).
COVID-19 = coronavuris disease 2019, SD = standard deviation, BMI = body mass index.
aAge of the children at the onset of COVID-19 social distancing (March 2, 2020).