International Journal of
Nutrition and Metabolism

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nutr. Metab.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2332
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNAM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 128

Full Length Research Paper

Maternal anthropometry in rural and urban areas of Ogun-East senatorial district, Nigeria: A comparative study

Jeminusi, O. A.
  • Jeminusi, O. A.
  • Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2Sagamu Community Centre, Ijoku, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Sholeye, O. O*
  • Sholeye, O. O*
  • Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Abosede O. A
  • Abosede O. A
  • Institute of Child Health and Primary Care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
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  •  Received: 20 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 February 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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