Modeling the pediatric paradox: Birth weight by gestational age

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• Address correspondence to: Timothy B. Gage, Department of Anthropology, AS 114 University at Albany‐SUNY, Albany, NY 12222; Tel: 518–442–4704; Fax: 518–442–5710. E‐mail: [email protected]
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