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Breastfeeding and Growth in Rural Senegalese Toddlers

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Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health

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Simondon, K.B., Diallo, A., Simondon, F. (2002). Breastfeeding and Growth in Rural Senegalese Toddlers. In: Koletzko, B., Michaelsen, K.F., Hernell, O. (eds) Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 478. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46830-1_15

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