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Is there any relation between child nutrition and head growth?

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Yes: Extreme malnutrition is the most common cause of growth retardation worldwide. When a child becomes malnourished, specially within the first 2 years of life, the first thing to go is weight gain, followed by length and ultimately head circumference. Incredible how your brain will be protected until the end!

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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