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Low birth weight and its sequelae: The Indian experience

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Safdarjang Hospital, 110029, New Delhi

    Santosh K. Bhargava M.D., D.C.H. (Senior Consultant and Head) & Jai Kishan M.D.

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Bhargava, S.K., Kishan, J. Low birth weight and its sequelae: The Indian experience. Indian J Pediatr 47, 117–121 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02822874

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