Table 5.
Characteristics and statistical comparison of the study and control groups.
| Epileptic (n = 19) | Healthy (n = 19) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean (min–max)a | 5.2 (1.6–10.7) | 6.0 (3.0–12.1) | 0.313 |
| Weight, kg, mean (min-max)a | 25.7 (8.5–65) | 22.8 (10–50.1) | 0.468 |
| Sex, n (%)b | 0.746 | ||
| Male | 11 (57.9) | 9 (47.4) | |
| Female | 8 (42.1) | 10 (52.6) | |
| Diet, n (%)b | |||
| Dry | 12 (63.2) | 13 (68.4) | 1.000 |
| Mixedc | 7 (36.8) | 6 (31.6) | |
| Living environment, n (%)b | 0.476 | ||
| Rural | 12 (63.2) | 15 (78.9) | |
| Urban | 7 (36.8) | 4 (21.1) | |
| Drinking water, n (%)b | 1.000 | ||
| Tap water | 16 (84.2) | 17 (89.5) | |
| Well water | 3 (15.8) | 2 (10.5) |
a
Independent samples t-test.
b
Chi-Square test.
c
Mix of dry, raw, home-cooked and/or canned food.