Relationship between stunting in infancy and growth and fat distribution during adolescence in Senegalese girls

To study the long-term impact of stunting during infancy on maturation, growth and fat distribution in adolescence. A cohort of 406 Senegalese adolescent girls of rural origin underwent clinical and growth assessments every year from 1995 to 1999. Mean coverage rate was 82% at each round. Adolescent...

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