Table 1 Comparison of demographic and anthropometric data of clients referred for pediatric weight management living within or beyond the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (ECMA).
From: Referrals for pediatric weight management: the importance of proximity
| Â | Within ECMA (n = 455) | Beyond ECMA (n = 100) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex (n; %) | Boys (n = 232; 51%) Girls (n = 223; 49%) | Boys (n = 54; 54%) Girls (n = 46; 46%) | - |
Age (y) | 12.4 ± 2.6 | 12.4 ± 2.7 | 0.9 |
Height (cm) | 155.2 ± 14.3 | 159.0 ± 15.2 | 0.02 |
Weight (kg) | 78.0 ± 24.6 | 92.4 ± 33.2 | <0.001 |
BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 31.6 ± 6.1 | 35.4 ± 8.6 | <0.001 |
BMI Percentile | 98.3 ± 1.8 | 98.9 ± 1.3 | 0.001 |
BMI Z-Score | 2.24 ± 0.35 | 2.43 ± 0.36 | <0.001 |