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Breastfeeding in Modern and Ancient Times: Facts, Ideas, and Beliefs

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Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health

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  1. Schlösslihalde 26, CH-6006, Lucerne, Switzerland

    Otmar Tönz

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  1. University of Munich, Munich, Germany

    Berthold Koletzko

  2. The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark

    Kim Fleischer Michaelsen

  3. University of Ume^, Ume005E;, Sweden

    Olle Hernell

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Tönz, O. (2002). Breastfeeding in Modern and Ancient Times: Facts, Ideas, and Beliefs. 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_1

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