Breastfeeding versus formula feeding in HIV infection
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Infant Temperament in Exclusive Breastfeeding and Dominant Formula Feeding
Introduction: Infancy is the most sensitive phase of child growth and evolution. Nutrition at this stage is very important in the development of the child and in the formation of his personality and temperament. The aim of this study was to compare the temperament of infants in two group exclusive breastfeeding and dominant formula feeding. Method: This is a comparative descriptive study. The ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Lancet
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0140-6736
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(05)60855-0