A Study of Children under the Age of Six Years Attending a Rural General Practice
Keywords:
Physician, family, Child Nutrition, Child, preschool, Child Health Services, Infant Mortalitv.
Abstract
A descriptive study was undertaken in 1989 of children under 6 years of age, attending a rural general practice. The findings strongly call for urgent attention and help. Aspects which are highlighted, are: breastfeeding, educational level of child-minders, immunisation, sanitation, drinking water, infant mortality, nutrition, health services, etc. Specific recommendations are listed.
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