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Table 1 Demographics of the patients evaluated for premature adrenarche (n = 266)

From: Low prevalence of organic pathology in a predominantly black population with premature adrenarche: need to stratify definitions and screening protocols

Characteristics

n = 266

Female % (n)

76.7 (204)

Race, % (n)

 

Non-Hispanic white

20.7 (55)

Black

77.1 (205)

Hispanic white

2.3 (6)

Age at initial endocrine evaluation (years)

6.42 +/−  1.97

Age at initial symptoms (years)

4.7 +/−  2

Weight z-score

1.25 +/−  1.33

Height z-score

0.64 +/−  1.24

BMI z-score

1.24 +/−  1.21

Hypertension

11.6%

Tanner stage (pubic hair)

2.27 +/− 0.58

  1. Values listed are means and standard deviation