Birth in the Peruvian Andes: Physical and Behavioral Consequences in the Neonate.

Saco-Pollitt, Carmen

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Birth in the Peruvian Andes: Physical and Behavioral Consequences in the Neonate.

Saco-Pollitt, Carmen

Child Development, v52 n3 p839-46 Sep 1981

Neonates born without complications to healthy mothers at 14,000 feet or at 490 feet above sea level were evaluated at 24-36- and 48-60-hours-of-life. In comparison with low-altitude infants, high-altitude infants were significantly lighter, shorter, had a smaller arm circumference, and presented more signs of behavioral immaturity in interactive and motoric processes. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Behavior Development, Comparative Analysis, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries, Geographic Location, Infants, Neonates, Physical Development

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Peru

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