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A longitudinal study on physical growth of children of different birth weight groups from birth to 5 years

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A statistical analysis of the physical growth of 1858 children of different birth weight groups in an urban community of Delhi, during the age period from birth to 5 years, is presented. The relative growth pattern of weight, height, head and chest circumferences is discussed. The literature related to the subject is briefly reviewed.

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    N. D. Datta Banik, R. Krishna, S. I. S. Mane & Lila Raj

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From the Longitudinal Morbidity and tality Survey of Children Unit, Indian Council Medical Research, Postal Address: Flat 32, mkar Market, New Delhi-1.

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Datta Banik, N.D., Krishna, R., Mane, S.I.S. et al. A longitudinal study on physical growth of children of different birth weight groups from birth to 5 years. Indian J Pediatr 37, 95–101 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02819808

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