Table 1 Distribution of selected characteristics in 612 children
| Variable | No. (%) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Male sex | 269 (44.0) |
| Birthweight, g, mean ± SD | 3067.0 ± 394.1 |
| Older siblings | |
| 0 | 323 (52.8) |
| ≥ 1 | 289 (47.2) |
| Cesarean birth | 58 (9.5) |
| Use of emollient at 1 month of age | 76 (12.4) |
| Atopic dermatitis at 1 month of age | 106 (17.3) |
| Season of birth | |
| Spring | 158 (25.8) |
| Summer | 143 (23.4) |
| Autumn | 159 (26.0) |
| Winter | 152 (24.8) |