Research Article

Skinfold Thickness Measurement in Term Nigerian Neonates: Establishing Reference Values

Table 1

Birth weight mean ± SD (g), according to gestational age and gender.

Gestational ageWeight (g) value value
(Weeks)MaleFemale

37
38
39
40
41

Overall3339 ± 0.453200 ± 0.444.01<0.00

Statistically significant .