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Science 16 December 1977:
Vol. 198. no. 4322, pp. 1111 - 1115
DOI: 10.1126/science.929189
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Science, Vol 198, Issue 4322, 1111-1115
Copyright © 1977 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Breast-feeding and population growth

J Knodel

Abandonment of breast-feeding in parts of the world where contraception is not in common use may mean both higher birthrates and, especially among the poor, higher infant death rates. In this article estimates of the magnitude of these effects are made.


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