Weighing scales for young infants: A survey of relief workers
Author: Angood C. FEX 29
Resource type: Research
Field Exchange 29 December 2006, p.11
Survey of weighing scales used for young infants, by staff working in emergencies. This led to the concept of a scales for 0-5 years age-group, currently being developed by the Uni of Southampton, UK. Contact: c.angood@soton.ac.uk regarding this scales
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