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The data on 1470 live birth infants in the urban community of Delhi in the year 1962–1967 are analysed with a view to assess the criteria of prematurity for North Indian babies. The relevant literature is reviewed briefly.
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From the Longitudinal Morbidity and Mortality Survey of Children's Units, Indian Council of Medical Research.
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Datta Banik, N.D., Krishan, R., Mane, S.I.S. et al. Assessment of prematurity of North Indian babies. Indian J Pediatr 35, 135–139 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02787577
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