Table 3

Relation between pubertal status and the development of microalbuminuria

Pubertal status Percentage with normal albumin excretion Percentage with abnormal albumin excretion
Girls
 Prepubertal94 (32/34)6 (2/34)
 Pubertal86 (279/323)14 (44/323)
 Postpubertal83 (126/151)17 (25/151)
Boys
 Prepubertal97 (94/97)3 (3/97)
 Pubertal94 (314/333)6 (19/333)
 Postpubertal93 (63/68)7 (5/68)
  • Values in parentheses are the numbers of patients.