The Dutch Twin Register: growth data on weight and height.
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As part of a longitudinal developmental study of newborn and young Dutch twins, data on weight and height are collected. Birth weight and height are available for 3275 pairs; data on growth, for 1390 pairs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Behavior genetics
دوره 22 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992