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One-year growth data of preterm infants discharged from kangaroo mother care (KMC)

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posted on 2024-10-29, 20:58 authored by Sanja NelSanja Nel

One year growth data for a historical cohort of preterm infants in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province. Birth data includes maternal socio-demographic and health data, birth gestational age, infant sex, birth weight and infant medical conditions. Follow-up data was recorded at varying times during the first year of life and include anthropometry (weight, length, HC and associated z-scores) and type of feeding practices (expressed breast milk, fortification of breast milk, direct breastfeeding, commercial infant formula, complementary foods).

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Human Nutrition

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  • 2 Zero Hunger
  • 3 Good Health and Well-Being