Birth weight, growth, nutritional status and mortality of infants from Lambarene and Fougamou in Gabon in their first year of life

Background Malnutrition and low birth weight (LBW) are two common causes of morbidity and mortality among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Both malnutrition and LBW affect early childhood development with long term consequences that may vary in their degree depending on the geographical setting. This...

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