Table 1

 Characteristics of survivors and controls

SurvivorsControls
(n = 84)(n = 79)
Gender, n ((%)
    Male58 (69)53 (67)
    Female26 (31)26 (33)
Age group at test, mean (SD)
    7–13 y10.2 (1.4)10.1 (1.6)
    14–21 y16.5 (2.2)16.2 (2.5)
BMI >95th centile, n (%)
    Males, 7–13 y11 (52)9 (29)
    Males, 14–21 y11 (30)4 (18)
    Females, 7–13 y2 (17)3 (19)
    Females, 14–21 y2 (14)3 (30)