Table 3 Average serum homocysteine concentration of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (n = 51) and controls (n = 52), according to age group.
From: Homocysteine and lipid profile in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Average serum Hcy (μmol/L) | SD | |
|---|---|---|
Patients (n = 51) | ||
3 – 7 year-old (n = 13) | 7.29 * | 1.45 |
8 – 12 year-old (n = 16) | 8.62 | 1.87 |
13 – 18 year-old (n = 22) | 10.93 * | 3.80 |
Controls (n = 52) | ||
3 – 7 year-old (n = 6) | 7.42 | 3.98 |
8 – 12 year-old (n = 19) | 9.51 | 4.18 |
13 – 18 year-old (n = 27) | 8.92 | 5.62 |