Table 1 General characteristics of preschoolers and the elderly

Sex^a

37 (72.5)

14 (27.5)

51

16 (42.1)

22 (57.9)

38

Age^b

6.0 ± 0.2

5.9 ± 0.3

5.9 ± 0.2

76.1 ± 7.0

80.6 ± 4.3

78.6 ± 6.0

Weight (kg)^b

23.0 ± 2.5

22.5 ± 3.2

22.8 ± 2.6

61.4 ± 8.9

50.8 ± 7.5

55.4 ± 9.6

Height (cm)^b

117.9 ± 4.8

117.9 ± 5.6

117.9 ± 5.0

162.9 ± 6.3

148.6 ± 4.6

154.8 ± 8.9

Current smoker^a

12 (75.0)

3 (13.6)

15 (39.5)

Frequent drinker (≥3–4 times/week)^a

5 (31.3)

0 (0)

5 (13.2)