BMI for girls aged 12–16 years, in 1986–88 and 1994–96
| Age | 1986–88 | 1994–96 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values quoted are geometric means (±1 SD) (after back transformation). | |||
| 12 | 18.9 (2.4) | 18.5 (3.1) | p = 0.25 |
| (n = 252) | (n = 184) | ||
| 13 | 19.7 (2.8) | 19.7 (3.3) | p = 0.88 |
| (n = 248) | (n = 330) | ||
| 14 | 20.3 (2.7) | 20.2 (3.4) | p = 0.62 |
| (n = 253) | (n = 337) | ||
| 15 | 20.8 (2.7) | 20.5 (2.7) | p = 0.29 |
| (n = 269) | (n = 275) | ||
| 16 | 21.1 (2.7) | 20.9 (2.5) | p = 0.58 |
| (n = 244) | (n = 155) | ||