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Original Research

Growth Velocity and Factors Associated with Poor Postnatal Growth Rate Among Preterm Infants at KCMC: A Prospective Cohort Study

Isaac E Mlay1 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania;2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Deborah N Mchaile1 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania;2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Aisa M Shayo1 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania;2 Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Pages 59-66 | Published online: 23 Sep 2020

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