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Descriptive characteristics of the Canadian and Brazilian samples.
| Characteristics | Brazilian sample | Canadian sample |
|---|---|---|
| Totala | 732 | 2202 |
| Full-term infants | 664 | NA |
| Preterm infants | 68 | NA |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 363 | 1072 |
| Male | 369 | 1130 |
| Age (weeks) | 38 ± 19.6 | 37.4 ± 17.6 |
NA: Although the Canadian normative sample included full-term and preterm infants, the number of infants in each of these groups is not available.
Data are frequency count except for age which are mean ± standard deviation.
