Human Growth: parameters and reflections about growth references

Authors

  • Claudio Leone School of Public Health - University Of São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.76138

Keywords:

Human Growth, parameters, reflections, growth references

Abstract

Não se aplica

Author Biography

  • Claudio Leone, School of Public Health - University Of São Paulo
    Full Teacher of Maternal and Child Health from the School of Public Health - University of São Paulo

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Published

2014-02-01

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2014)

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Editorial

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