The age of introducing gluten and the incidence and age at diagnosis of coeliac disease (median and range)
| No | Age of introducing gluten (months) | Age at diagnosis (months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children with coeliac disease | |||
| 1971–80 | 18 | 3 (1.3–10) | 13 (4–156) |
| 1981–92 | 8 | 5.5 (3–8) (p=0.01) | 21 (9–165) (p=0.09) |
| Controls | |||
| 1971–80 | 23 | 3 (0.5–5) | |
| 1981–92 | 39 | 5.5 (1.5–13) (p < 0.0001) |