Table 2 Distribution of child characteristics

Child’s age

Mean age (in months)

14.50 ± 4.86

Median age (in months)

14

6–8 months

140

13.1

9–24 months

926

86.9

Gender

Male

523

49.1

Female

543

50.9

Gestational age

Preterm (< 37 weeks)

75

7

Full-term (> 38 weeks)

991

93.0

Birth weight

Very low birth weight (< 1500 gm)

34

3.2

Low birth weight (1500 gm–2500 gm)

418

39.2

Normal birth weight (< 2500 gm)

601

56.4

Not available

13

1.2