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Growth and development are two major aspects of childhood not readily apparent in adults. There is extensive data in the literature on anatomical and physiological parameters and growth of humans from all continents and many counties. However, the most comprehensive data are available from European populations or North America.
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Batchelor, H. (2014). Paediatric Development: Anatomy. Age, Weight, Body Surface and Stature, Organ Development. In: Bar-Shalom, D., Rose, K. (eds) Pediatric Formulations. AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series, vol 11. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-8011-3_1
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