Mean (SD) anthropometric and lung function characteristics of the sample
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second. | ||
| Birth weight (g) | 3226 (491), n = 554 | 3160 (503), n = 675 |
| Length at birth (cm) | 49.69 (2.06), n = 554 | 49.29 (2.16), n = 671 |
| BMI at birth (kg/m2) | 13.00 (1.34), n = 554 | 12.97 (1.41), n = 671 |
| Height at 12 months (cm) | 73.16 (3.18), n = 477 | 71.75 (2.85), n = 599 |
| Weight at 12 months (kg) | 9.71 (1.26), n = 536 | 9.14 (1.12), n = 648 |
| BMI at 12 months (kg/m2) | 18.09 (1.63), n = 477 | 17.75 (1.74), n = 599 |
| Adult height (cm) | 168.2 (6.0), n = 556 | 156.3 (5.5), n = 676 |
| Adult BMI (kg/m2) | 25.20 (3.60), n = 556 | 26.00 (4.81), n = 676 |
| FEV1 (l) | 4.12 (0.53), n = 554 | 3.09 (0.38), n = 6722 |