Table 1

Characteristics of study and control children

Screaming/cryingControl children
Male (%)238 (52.9)238 (52.9)
Female (%)212 (47.1)212 (47.1)
Mean age at presentation (SD)5.5 months (4.6 months)5.5 months (4.6 months)
Median age at presentation3.6 months3.7 months
Male presentation age (SD)5.6 months (4.5 months)5.5 months (4.5 months)
Female presentation age (SD)5.5 months (4.6 months)5.6 months (4.6 months)