An inquiry into the state of food, nutrition and health in plantations.
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THE plantations in Malaysia are the mainstay of the present booming economy and the workers' contribution to our prosperity is considerable (Menon, 1979). This study aims to assess the nutritional status of the plantation workers and their families as reflected by their food and dietary habits, and indirectly the significance of nutrition as a component of health and socioeconomic status. RESULTS
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 34 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980