Table 3 Characteristics of the population at inclusion
From: French database of children and adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome
Variables | Number of observations | Results expressed as % or median (min-max) |
|---|---|---|
Sex ratio | 146 | 52.7% boys |
Chronological age | 146 | 7.24 years (0.21–18.75) |
Genetic diagnosis | 146 | Deletion 63.7% |
| Â | Â | Disomy 24% |
| Â | Â | Translocation 1.4% |
| Â | Â | Imprinting defect 2.0% |
| Â | Â | AMP* 8.9% |
Age at genetic diagnosis | 143 | 2 months (5 days-12 years) |
Obesity | 138 | 43.5% |
GH treatment | 139 | 85.6% |
Maternal age at birth of PWS child | 137 | 32 years (18–46) |
Paternal age at birth of PWS child | 137 | 34 years(22–62) |
Married | 137 | 89.8% |
Number of siblings (including PWS child) | 144 | 2 (1–9) |
Profession of the father | 125 | Full time 87.2% |
| Â | Â | Part time 4.8% |
| Â | Â | No 8% |
Profession of the mother | 130 | Full time 26.1% |
| Â | Â | Part time 28.5% |
| Â | Â | No 45.4% |
Social economic status | 124 | Low 31.4% |
| Â | Â | Medium 46.8% |
| Â | Â | High 21.8% |
Membership of French PW Association | 129 | 59% |