Table 2

Median difference and range (of recalled minus recorded birth weight) according to recorded birth weight and age of child

n Median difference Range
Recorded birth weight (g)
 ⩽ 250036−7.5−220 to 970
 2501–4000544−10−770 to 1390
 > 4000690−460 to 580
Age of child (years)
 6–9272−5−1190 to 1390
 10–12163−5−815 to 760
 13–15214−10−770 to 970