Determinants of cognitive function in childhood: A cohort study in a middle income context

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is evidence that poverty, health and nutrition affect children's cognitive development. This study aimed to examine the relative contributions of both proximal and distal risk factors on child cognitive development, by bre...

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Main Authors: Almeida-Filho Naomar M, Prado Matildes S, Strina Agostino, Santos Carlos, Santos Letícia M, Bastos Ana, Assis Ana, Santos Darci N, Rodrigues Laura C, Barreto Mauricio L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/202