malnutrition is one of the important health problems in developing countries.it may have undesireable effects on mental and physical state of children and is an underlying factor for many infections.the aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of malnutrition in 6-24 month old in fanst in the pediatric ward of university hospital NO.1  in Kerman.for this purpose , the weight and height ...

Sixty two babies under the age of 6 months who were admitted with gastroenteritis completed a study of gradual refeeding compared with abrupt refeeding after a period of rehydration. There was no difference in the incidence of recurrence of diarrhoea due to lactose intolerance, effect on weight, or duration of hospital stay. Twenty six babies (42%) had recurrence of diarrhoea after refeeding, a...

Introduction: Fastest developmental period of infants is on their first six months life. However, smoking a habit in Indonesia, done mostly by adult male (47.5%) 30-34 years old group (33.4%) which can harm others, especially family. Secondhand smoke, defined as environmental smoke that contains more than 4,000 dangerous chemicals, the major cause cigarette exposure, and home main place where c...