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Characteristics of study participants
| South Asian children (n=227*) | White children (n=3415*) | P value (no ethnic difference) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 10.2 (0.54) | 10.5 (0.66) | <0.0001 |
| No (%) of girls | 107 (47) | 1639 (48) | 0.66 |
| No (%) born in United Kingdom | 117/141 (83) | 2789/2817 (99) | <0.0001 |
| No (%) measured in Burnley or Rochdale | 202 (89) | 546 (16) | <0.0001 |
| No (%) with parents in non-manual occupation | 27/93 (29) | 1334/2723 (49) | <0.0001 |
Base number except where shown otherwise.
