Group characteristics of individuals included in the Scottish analysis
| Characteristics | Non-bereaved parents | Bereaved parents |
|---|---|---|
| n (SLS members and spouses) | 49 828 | 738 |
| Mother: father | 26 208:23 620 | 387:351 |
| Mean age in years at birth/death date (SD) | 30.6 (5.7) | 29.5 (6.3) |
| Mean years since birth/death date (SD) | 4.7 (3.0) | 5.7 (2.9) |
SLS, Scottish Longitudinal Study.