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Clinical and demographic characteristics of the study and control groups
| Characteristic | Study group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 50) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 13.7 ± 1.5 | 13.8 ± 1.6 | 0.633 |
| Weight (kg) | 54.5 ± 11.4 | 52.5 ± 11.1 | 0.339 |
| Height (cm) | 161.4 ± 10.5 | 162.3 ± 11.8 | 0.831 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.6 ± 2.6 | 19.6 ± 2.1 | 0.812 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
BMI, body mass index.
