Feeding practices and growth of infants from birth to 12 months in the central region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
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Summary
There was a high frequency of underweight infants at birth but stunting was less common, and postnatal factors associated with this pattern were related to maternal socioeconomic status, and these included the mother's level of education, employment status, parity, and access to electricity.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 2004-03-01
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- 92
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- 46
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Keywords
Breastfeeding, Medicine, Anthropometry, Underweight, Pediatrics
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