|
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, pp. 67-70
|
Bioline Code: ja02031
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
|
|
|
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, pp. 67-70
| en |
The Growth Pattern of Infants (0 - 12 Months) in a Rural Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
OFUYA, Z M; IWUJI, S C
Abstract
The growth pattern of two hundred and fifty infants attending the University of Port Harcourt, Primary Health Care Centre, Aluu was studied. Infant's aged 0 - 4 months had a growth curve similar to that of National Centre for Health Statistics 50th centile standard. After this age, the growth pattern fell below the 50th centile of the aforementioned standard. The decline in growth was more pronounced during the weaning period. Most of the infants were found to be short in height. @JASEM
|
| |
© Copyright 2002 - Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management
|
|
